LaongaEvent Hero
May, 2026
• London

Spin Out Show 26

The event for universities, investors and entrepreneurs

LaongaEvent Hero
May, 2026
• London

Spin Out Show 26

The event for universities, investors and entrepreneurs

LaongaEvent Hero
May, 2026
• London

Spin Out Show 26

The event for universities, investors and entrepreneurs

Generating real impact

The Spinout Show is a new event bringing together founders, future founders, universities, investors, service providers, and ecosystem leaders to explore how ideas become successful businesses.


The event is sector-agnostic and focused on the real-world challenges of building, funding, and scaling early-stage ventures — from university spinouts to startups more broadly.

A highly curated opportunity to connect with founders, investors, advisors, and funders across the startup and spinout ecosystem.

28

28

28

Event Speakers

14

14

14

Diverse Sessions

500+

500+

500+

Attendees

24

24

24

Startups Pitching

Why Attend

Founders

Practical insight, honest stories, and skills to help you build and grow early-stage ventures.

Founders

Practical insight, honest stories, and skills to help you build and grow early-stage ventures.

Founders

Practical insight, honest stories, and skills to help you build and grow early-stage ventures.

Students

Explore entrepreneurship, learn the basics, and meet people shaping the ecosystem.

Students

Explore entrepreneurship, learn the basics, and meet people shaping the ecosystem.

Students

Explore entrepreneurship, learn the basics, and meet people shaping the ecosystem.

Students & Researchers

Navigate commercialisation, funding, and the spinout journey.

Students & Researchers

Navigate commercialisation, funding, and the spinout journey.

Students & Researchers

Navigate commercialisation, funding, and the spinout journey.

Investors

Discover emerging ideas, untapped talent, and early-stage investment opportunities.

Investors

Discover emerging ideas, untapped talent, and early-stage investment opportunities.

Investors

Discover emerging ideas, untapped talent, and early-stage investment opportunities.

Service Providers

Connect with founders and institutions shaping the next generation of ventures.

Service Providers

Connect with founders and institutions shaping the next generation of ventures.

Service Providers

Connect with founders and institutions shaping the next generation of ventures.

Universities & Ecosystem Leaders

Collaborate around innovation and impact while showcasing talent & research-led ventures.

Universities & Ecosystem Leaders

Collaborate around innovation and impact while showcasing talent & research-led ventures.

Universities & Ecosystem Leaders

Collaborate around innovation and impact while showcasing talent & research-led ventures.

What to expect

Innovation Stage

Keynotes & panel discussions bringing together founders, investors, experts, & academics to explore early-stage innovation.

Learn Stage

Workshops delivered by experts in their field and tailored for founders.

Pitching Stage

Live pitches from selected university startups competing for investment and a cash prize.

Advisor Zone

A dedicated space for founders to access free, practical advice from experts in legal, finance, marketing, PR, and people.

Marketplace

The place for startups to advertise their products and services and connect with investors and customers.

Community

The entire show provides an opportunity for participants to network, connect and engage with the startup community.


Speakers

The programme will feature voices from across the innovation ecosystem — from universities and startups to investors and advisors.
Together, they explore what it really takes to turn ideas into sustainable businesses.

Sponsors

Our journey of innovation is powered by the unwavering support of our incredible sponsors. Join us as we pave the way for a future of limitless possibilities.

Session Schedule

Session Schedule

Dive into the heart of innovation with our event schedule. Discover thought-provoking keynotes, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities designed to elevate your tech experience. Explore the future, engage with industry leaders, and let innovation guide your journey.

Dive into the heart of innovation with our event schedule. Discover thought-provoking keynotes, engaging workshops, and networking opportunities designed to elevate your tech experience. Explore the future, engage with industry leaders, and let innovation guide your journey.

Learning

Smart Innovation

Pitching

09.30 - 10.15

Welcome

10.30 - 11.15

From idea to opportunity: how to test whether your idea is worth pursuing

Practical methods to validate ideas quickly before investing significant time or money.

Learn

11.15 to 12.00

How to build a simple financial model for an early-stage startup

A beginner-friendly guide to understanding costs, revenue, and runway.

Learn

12.00 - 12.45

Pitch decks that actually work (and why most don’t)

A framework for building clear, compelling pitch decks that investors understand.

Learn

12.45 - 13.30

Startup legal basics - what matters in year 1

The essential legal basics founders should understand to avoid costly mistakes early on.

Learn

Innovation

Smart Innovation

Pitching

10.15 - 13.30

Pitching TBA

Pitching

14.15 - 15.45

Pitching TBA

Pitching

15.45 - 16.30

Pitching Final & Awards

Pitching

Learning

Smart Innovation

Pitching

09.30 - 10.15

Welcome

10.30 - 11.15

From idea to opportunity: how to test whether your idea is worth pursuing

Practical methods to validate ideas quickly before investing significant time or money.

Learn

11.15 to 12.00

How to build a simple financial model for an early-stage startup

A beginner-friendly guide to understanding costs, revenue, and runway.

Learn

12.00 - 12.45

Pitch decks that actually work (and why most don’t)

A framework for building clear, compelling pitch decks that investors understand.

Learn

12.45 - 13.30

Startup legal basics - what matters in year 1

The essential legal basics founders should understand to avoid costly mistakes early on.

Learn

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