29 April 2026

SME Showcase - Register

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SCI, London, UK

Registration Closed

This event is no longer available for registration.

Synopsis

The SCI SME Showcase 2026 marks the official relaunch of the SCI Science and Enterprise Group (SEG)—a dynamic community of innovators, entrepreneurs, and experts dedicated to championing science-based SMEs at SCI across the chemical, materials, health, energy, agrifood, and sustainability sectors. This one-day event celebrates the creativity and impact of SMEs, showcasing their essential role in driving industrial innovation.

With a programme featuring talks from pioneering SMEs, scale-up success stories, and interactive sessions on innovation, investment, and collaboration, the day is designed to spark meaningful connections.

SME attendees will have the opportunity to network, share ideas, and build relationships that can help accelerate their businesses and unlock new opportunities.

The Showcase is a unique platform to connect with peers, potential partners, and key supporters of SME growth.

Attendees

Please note: attendance at this event is by invitation to ensure a focused and high-value experience.

Programme

Wednesday 29 April 2026

09.30: Registration and refreshments
10.00: Welcome and introduction
Jason Camp, Chair of Science and Enterprise Group
10.05: Panel discussion: The UK SME Business landscape – What’s working and what needs to change
Chair: Kevin Matthews, Chair of Fluorok
Panellists:
Hotdog Capital, Victor Christou, Managing Partner
Barclays Bank, Ben Reasbeck, Head of Healthtech and Life Sciences
James Rogers, Executive Vice president, Site Lead at Sterling Pharmaceuticals
Dr Steve Smith
10.45: From breakthrough to business: Scaling a deep-tech SME
Cara Griffiths, CTO, SugaRox
11.00: Panel discussion: The UK SME innovation landscape – from ideas to impact
Chair: John Williams, CTO of Aquapak Polymers
Panellists:
European Institute of Innovation and Technology, Flavia Popescu Richardson – Governing Board member
AstraZeneca, Christopher Church - Head of Technology Search and Evaluation, BD&L, AZ Biopharmaceuticals
Metisium Ltd, Robin Harrison, Managing Director
Triple Chasm, Andy Roberts, Northern Programmes Lead
11.40: Scaling science and innovation: lessons from a serial entrepreneur
Fiona Marston, OBE, CEO and Chair, Erebagen Limited
11.55: Closing remarks
Jason Camp, Chair of Science and Enterprise Group
12:00: Lunch
13:00: SME Open Networking Session
14:00: Corporate Partner Connect Sessions
15:00: Refreshment break
16:00: Corporate Partner Connect Sessions
17:00: Networking wine reception
18:00: Close

Accessibility Grants

SCI accessibility grants are available to support SCI members with disabilities, long term health conditions, those who require a carer, and members who are nursing parents to attend SCI events. Download an application form to apply for a grant.

Venue and Contact

SCI

14/15 Belgrave Square
London
SW1X 8PS

Alex Owens

Email: alex.owens@soci.org

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