


Deeptech Drinks with Conception X
Are you building in deeptech? Join Conception X and Dogpatch Labs on July 7 for an evening with the founders, researchers, investors and industry leaders driving Ireland's scientific innovation forward.
From AI and biotech to advanced materials, future of computing, robotics, medtech and beyond – we’re bringing the deeptech ecosystem together in one room to make it easier to connect with potential co-founders, investors and industry
For Founders: Meet others building from science, investors who understand deeptech founders’ unique journey and potential collaborators.
For Investors and Industry: This is a unique opportunity to meet the top early-stage Irish founders building across deeptech.
What to expect:
🔬 Candid stories from scientists-turned-founders and investors:
Jerome O'Connell, Founder & CEO, Proveye
Apoorva Kumar, Co-Founder & CEO, inspeq.ai
Andreea Wade, General Partner, Delta Partners VC
🤝 Meaningful networking with investors, industry, scientists and fellow entrepreneurs
About Conception X:
Conception X is a not-for-profit that runs the largest cross-university deeptech venture programme for PhD students in the UK and Europe. Its mission is to turn more scientists into founders, accelerating scientific breakthroughs and building new career pathways for researchers. Since launching in 2018, Conception X has recruited eight cohorts from 70+ universities across 11 countries, built over 150 deeptech companies, and had two exits – quantum drug discovery company Rahko and energy optimisation startup Kapacity.io – with a third to be announced soon. Its startups have developed anything from vaccines for cancer metastasis to living building materials that absorb carbon. The Conception X portfolio is valued at €500 million.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Please note this event will be recorded and a photographer will be present. Any photos or videos taken may be used for marketing purposes.