What happens when brilliant research meets the right support?
For researchers, the path from lab to impact isn’t always clear. Future Worlds works with university researchers of all levels, helping them explore what’s possible long before a company exists. This event, in collaboration with Future Worlds, is for anyone in Scotland working with AI, whether it’s your core focus or a tool you’re using to push boundaries.
For this Thursday Gathering, we’re bringing together researchers, founders, and ecosystem connectors for an evening built around inspiration and possibility. Expect lightning talks, showcases, and a welcoming space to ask: what if?
Whether you’re a PhD student, a postdoc, or a professor – if you’re building something with AI and want to explore where it could lead, come along and be part of the conversation.
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This special Thursday Gathering, in partnership with Scottish EDGE and supported by Pathways Forward, is designed to make connections that matter and focus on practical actions, not just another diagnosis of the problem.
Who is this for?
- Founders looking for the right kind of finance at the right time.
- Investors and funders who are serious about backing women-led businesses.
- Anyone who wants to shift from talking about the issues to making progress.
What to expect?You’ll leave with a clear view of what different funders and supporters are looking for, along with actionable takeaways on the funding mix that could work for you.
Come ready to ask questions, make connections, and leave with a clearer sense of your next step.
For World Oceans Day, we're diving into the technology that's changing how we understand, protect, and work beneath the waves. We'll touch on marine robotics and restoration, with talks from people bringing these innovations to life.
We're teaming up with Converge to celebrate the next generation of Scottish entrepreneurs! Converge's Kickstart programme helps students, researchers and recent graduates from across Scotland's universities dip their toes into entrepreneurship. It's where people learn the basics, test whether their idea has legs, and decide if this path is for them.
On June 11th, we're bringing this year's cohort together with the wider Venture Café Edinburgh community, because building a good network takes time, and the earlier you start, the better. Whether you're just starting out or have been around the block, this is a chance to make connections that will matter at every stage of the journey. We'll also hear from experienced founders and ecosystem builders on the science behind strong connections and how your networks and relationships are what help open doors, challenge your thinking, and support you when things get hard. Come along, meet the cohort, and help us welcome the next wave of Scottish academic entrepreneurs into the community.
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