In a period of uncertainty and changing systems, our individual role in change is a huge opportunity, but where do we start? Gregor Henderson, Director of Mental Health at Public Health England and Zinc Strategy Advisor on Mental Health joined us for a session with Dr Iain Jordan, Zinc Academy Mental Health Lead and Darcy […]
Join a discussion about parenting and mental health, exploring where progress has been made and where stigma is still damaging. Dr Iain Jordan will be chairing the event and will be joined panellists Suzanne Alderson, Chris Dabbs and Professor Cathy Cresswell.
Big Health CEO, Peter Hames, delivered a keynote speech on using digital programs backed by scientific evidence to support people’s mental health. A selection of our portfolio companies including Method X Studios, Untangle, Bellevie, BetterSpace and Tandem joined us on the panel to discuss the variety of ways research can be used in ventures.
This event is for people in the creative industry who are interested in, or curious about, becoming an entrepreneur. It will explore how Zinc's venture-builder programme supports creatives from a variety of sectors to find Co-Founders and build products that have a positive impact on an important problem.
This event is for creative technologists, inventors and builders, and will explore how Zinc's venture-builder programme supports Technologist to find Co-Founders and build products that have a positive impact on an important problem.
This event is for teachers and educational professionals who are interested in, or curious about, becoming an entrepreneur on the Zinc venture-builder programme.
Hear from entrepreneurs & researchers who have been exploring a range of health issues and areas that are not openly or easily spoken about.
Applications are now open for our next Venture Builder. If you're passionate about tackling the environmental crisis and interested in applying to our next mission, meet our experienced team to learn more about our programme and the next mission.
Join us to hear from early stage companies from our fourth Venture Builder working on improving children and young people’s mental health. Meet the teams and get involved!
Join us at Teesside University for this roundtable event. If you are an academic in the Northeast and interested in this event, please contact: venturebuilder@zinc.vc
Join us for the WARRIOR WOMEN PODCAST series 2 podcast launch party at Zinc HQ Thursday the 30th June from 6.30pm. Hear from Kené Umeasiegbu at Tesco and Professor Sonja Dragojlovic-Oliveira from University of Strathclyde with music from Zinc's resident DJ, Dr. Michelle Ulor.
Join us for a dedicated Zinc Venture Builder Meet & Greet for Early Career Researchers. Hear from academics and researchers who have channelled their academic expertise into the world of startups as an alternative career pathway.
Application deadline: Monday 7th October
We back founders and ventures in their inception phase. Whether you already have an MVP, you’ve developed IP that you’re ready to commercialise, or have expertise and experience taking new innovations from idea to market – we want to partner with you.
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