Scottish Spinout Summit

Wed Feb 11 2026 at 09:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

University of Strathclyde,The Technology and Innovation Centre | Glasgow

Scottish Spinout Summit
Publisher/HostScottish Spinout Summit
Scottish Spinout Summit
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Empowering Scotland’s next generation of university ventures
About this Event

Join us on Wednesday, 11 February 2026, at the University of Strathclyde’s Technology and Innovation Centre for Scotland’s first national gathering dedicated to university spinouts and future pipeline.

The Scottish Spinout Summit will bring together founders, investors, universities and innovation leaders to explore how Scotland can accelerate the creation and growth of companies from its world-class research base.

Expect a day of insight, inspiration and connection, showcasing Scotland’s most exciting spinouts and the ecosystem driving their success.

Round off the day with our evening networking session at Wunderbar, 28 Springfield Ct, Glasgow G1 3BZ, from 5.00 pm. Connect with fellow delegates over informal networking, drinks, and food in the heart of the city.

Please note photography and filming will be taking place at the event, please speak to a member of the team if you have any questions.


Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Networking and registration
🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:05 AM
Introduction from host Rachel McTavish
🕑: 10:05 AM - 10:20 AM
Welcome from the University of Strathclyde
Host: Professor Stephen McArthur, Principal & Vice-Chancellor
🕑: 10:20 AM - 10:30 AM
Opening Remarks from the Scottish Government
Host: Kate Forbes MSP, Deputy First Minister
🕑: 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM
Panel - Born in Scotland: Scaling Spinouts

Info: Chair – Ana Avaliani, Director of Enterprise, Royal Academy of Engineering ; Andrew Woodland, CEO and Co-founder, Tay Therapeutics; Tessa Ogle, CEO, AureumDx and Xavier Bellekens, CEO and Co-founder, Lupovis


🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:45 AM
Morning networking break
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:00 PM
Unlocking Scotland’s Spinout Potential
Host: Ana Stewart, Chief Entrepreneur, Scottish Government
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Panel - Inside the Investor Mindset

Info: Chair – Andrew Noble, Chief Operating Officer and General Partner, PXN Group; Barry McCulloch, Senior Manager in Scotland, British Business Bank; Ijaz Khan, Associate, Blackfinch Ventures; Victoria McLaren, Investment Manager, Maven Capital Partners and Derek Shaw, Director of Entrepreneurship & Investment, Scottish Enterprise


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Networking lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PM
Panel - From Support to Spinout: Building the Pipeline

Info: Chair - Amy Morgan, Ecosystems Innovation Manager, Barclays Innovation Banking; Carrie Baptist, Chief Strategy Officer, Conception X ; Scott MacLeod, Postdoctoral Research Associate, Heriot-Watt University and Dr Emma Millhouse, University of Strathclyde


🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:45 PM
Keynote from Priya Guha, Non-Executive Director and Advisor
🕑: 03:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Closing

Info: All timings are subject to change


🕑: 04:15 AM - 07:30 PM
Evening reception at Wunderbar

Info: 28 Springfield Ct, Glasgow, G1 3BZ


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

University of Strathclyde,The Technology and Innovation Centre, 99 George Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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