Oxford Photonics Innovation Day

17th September 2027

We are pleased to announce that the first Oxford Photonics Innovation Day will take place on Thursday, 17th September 2026, at the Simpkins Lee Room on the Beecroft Building, Physics, University of Oxford.

Attendance is free of charge, and registration is now open. To register, please complete the registration form by 4th September 2026. Refreshments and lunch will be provided for all registered attendees.

Session topics will include:

  • Introduction to Intellectual Property
  • Developing the Skills Necessary for Commercialisation
  • Support Available for Innovation Research and Development Projects
  • The Role of University Technology Transfer Offices in the Commercialisation Journey
  • Securing VC Funding: What Investors Are Looking For and How They Evaluate a Company
  • Photonics Industry Landscape
  • The Start-up Journey

More information about the event, including invited speakers, will be announced soon.