Thinking of turning your research into a company?

Maybe you're wondering how to get a lab-scale prototype to a scalable product, how to set up a technoeconomic analysis, clear regulatory hurdles or find manufacturing partners. We might have something for you.

We will be supporting the Physical Innovation Lab with Conception X: a new layer of support for venture scientists building the next generation of hardware companies. The Lab gives founders the community, expertise and manufacturing relationships to turn strong science into businesses that scale.

We often ask ourselves how we could help scientists to become founders. When we met Riam and Carrie at Conception X we realised that this is exactly what they have been working on for many years. We feel proud to support their cause, and especially to help enable the Physical Innovations Lab.

Applications for Conception X’s programs close 6 December 2026, and every applicant is automatically considered for the Lab.