Building companies that are rooted in the North but Global in mindset

Name: Building companies that are rooted in the North but Global in mindset
Start: 2026-10-06T10:15:00+01:00
End: 2026-10-06T12:00:00+01:00
Location: The Whitworth Art Gallery

Schedule

Tue Oct 06 2026 at 10:15 am to 12:00 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

The Whitworth Art Gallery | Manchester, EN

The value of 'oversize' talent for University spinouts
About this Event

To build world-leading companies that are rooted in the North but global in mindset needs more than capital and deep pockets. It also needs 'oversize' talent - individuals who have built and exited companies, who have fantastic experience and now want to apply that to help build and scale innovative early-stage companies spinning out of the North’s universities.

Northern Gritstone is a venture capital firm that works in partnership with four universities, including the University of Manchester. It has invested in more than 50 university spinouts.

This panel session will be Chaired by Joanne Hosker, Head of Northern Gritstone’s NG Innovation Services, speaking with founders and leaders of University spinouts from Manchester, Liverpool and Sheffield. Discover why and how these individuals are leading these deeptech and life sciences companies.