Cancer Research Horizons Innovation Summit 2026

Cancer Research Horizons’ annual Innovation Summit is returning on 3 November 2026 at The Science and Industry Museum in Manchester.

Join us for a day of inspiring talks and thought-provoking discussions. You’ll hear from founders who have successfully translated their research and gain practical insights into commercialisation. You’ll also connect with entrepreneurs, researchers, innovators, investors and experts in the field of oncology who can help you shape your innovations and understand the routes you can take to translate your cancer research into practice.

This is a great opportunity to learn the essential skills and mindset required for embarking on the entrepreneurial journey. You will also gain insights into circumventing common pitfalls that entrepreneurs often encounter.

Learning objectives

This is an excellent opportunity to learn from and network with members of the entrepreneurial community, with a marketplace exhibit allowing you to engage personally with both Cancer Research UK and Cancer Research Horizons, our partners, and members of the national and regional entrepreneurial ecosystem.

Our speakers & agenda

Across our agenda you will hear from:

• Researchers who have successfully translated their research through entrepreneurship and working with Industry

• Investors interested in working with cancer researchers like yourselves

• Successful members of Cancer Research UK-funded startup companies

• Members of entrepreneurial ecosystem who support the research community to translate their findings.

For more details please visit the webpage here.

Registration

please ensure you complete the registration form in full to ensure we collect accurate information ahead of your attendance at the event.

Important travel information to the UK – applying for an electronic travel authorisation (ETA).

The UK government has issued new travel advice for international travel to the UK from April 2025. Attendees should visit the UK Government website to check if an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) is required to enter the UK.

Guidance on how to apply for an ETA can also be found on the website.

Inclusive research and innovation events

We've prioritised embedding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) across all our research activities to help foster environments that support innovation and creativity. Our research events are designed to showcase cutting-edge science, bring together an international scientific community and facilitate collaborations.

We want to provide welcoming and inclusive research events where we inspire, inform and engage a range of researchers and promote a positive research culture for everyone. To support this, we've developed a code of conduct to set out our expectations for everyone involved in our research events.

Code of Conduct

Photography and filming

Photography and filming will be taking place at this event for use in future CRUK science communications including, but not limited to, newsletters, publications, marketing emails, webpages, and social media. (Individuals will not be identified by name or affiliation when using any images).

If you do not wish to be featured, please speak to a member of Cancer Research UK at the registration desk or email [email protected]