Crick x Cambridge Innovation Challenge 2025
Now in its 5th edition, the Crick Innovation Challenge is hosted by the Crick Science Entrepreneur Network (CSEN) x Founders at the University of Cambridge, is a 5-day hackathon-style programme for early-career scientists across the UK who are curious about entrepreneurship and want to explore how their research can create real-world impact. This year the challenge is also in collaboration with Conception X, LocalGlobe, ARIA and Google DeepMind.
On the 6th of September, the E-Lab will join with the partners to host a full-day gathering at King’s College Cambridge for scientists, researchers, and builders to reconnect, share progress, and set new directions.
Whether you’re developing an existing project or starting fresh, the day offers space to pitch ideas, explore founder traits, and choose between ideation and milestone-driven tracks. The programme includes talks, workshops, and closing pitches, followed by networking drinks.
WHEN: Saturday, 6 September 2025
WHERE: King’s College, Cambridge
TICKETS: By Invitation Only