From Lab to Lasting: Biotech and the Science of Building Companies that Endure

Britain is home to some of the world's best biotech research. But turning groundbreaking science into a venture-backed company is a challenge all of its own. Join biotech founders, researchers, investors, and operators for an evening exploring what it really takes to bridge the gap from lab to lasting company. About the event Hosted by Lightbringer, Novabook, and WilbeLabs — three companies built to support the journey — the evening will cover IP strategy for science-led startups, the landscape of grants and early-stage capital, and the financial and operational foundations that separate the spinouts that scale from the ones that don't. White City Place is one of London's most vibrant biotech and science campuses, and the perfect setting for this conversation. What to expect The biotech funding stack: Innovate UK grants, SEIS/EIS, and venture capital, and how to use each at the right moment IP for biotech founders: what to protect, when to file, and how early decisions shape your commercial future What investors actually look for in a science-led company at the earliest stages How to build the financial foundations that keep a biotech startup investor-ready What the right lab and innovation environment unlocks for a science team trying to move fast Honest stories from biotech founders who have made the journey from research to real company Agenda 18:00 - Doors open. Grab a drink and meet the people in the room. 18:30 - Panel discussion begins, followed by Q&A (bring your questions!) 19:30 - Food is served. Keep the conversations going. 20:30 - Event closes. Meet your hosts Lightbringer is reimagining how tech companies protect their innovations. By combining agentic AI with expert patent attorneys, Lightbringer makes patent filing faster, more affordable, and more strategic. Trusted by 100+ founders across 20+ countries — including biotech and life sciences startups — Lightbringer helps science-led companies go from breakthrough to protected innovation in days, not months. Learn more at lightbringer.com. Novabook is the accountant for startups, supporting science-led and high-growth companies from spinout to scale-up. Novabook provides founders with access to expert chartered accountants, alongside software that automates the finance admin founders hate, giving them more time to focus on research and product development. From bookkeeping, payroll and VAT to R&D tax relief, EMI valuations and investor-ready financials, Novabook helps founders build strong financial foundations as they grow. WilbeLabs creates and runs laboratories and innovation spaces designed for science and deep tech ventures. By providing the physical infrastructure and operational environment that biotech companies actually need, WilbeLabs removes one of the most overlooked barriers on the journey from research to fundable company. Learn more at wilbelab.com.