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    15 April 2009
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  • Table of contents:

    1. TVC 2009: "Innovative Technologies for Global Challenges" - June 11th 2009
    2. CUTEC Networking event "Don't work...network!" successfully completed
    3. CUTEC president meets Warren Buffett: tips to students
    4. New i-Teams taster programme - May 7th 2009
    5. Cancer Research UK Open Ventures Competition
    6. UK Launch of the 2009 European Satellite Navigation Challenge (Galileo Masters) - April 28th 2009
    7. London Business School 11th Entrepreneurship Conference - April 24th 2009
    8. Astia: "Doing it Right" in London - May 11th-14th 2009
    9. Innovative India: Creating Value and Opportunities - April 23rd 2009

  • 1. TVC 2009: "Innovative Technologies for Global Challenges" - June 11th 2009

    The Cambridge University Technology and Enterprise Club (CUTEC) presents…

    6th Annual Technology Ventures Conference (TVC):

    “INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES FOR GLOBAL CHALLENGES”
    - 11th June 2009, 8.45am - 5pm
    - Corn Exchange, Cambridge, UK

    Register Now at http://www.cutec.org/
    Space Limited - Early bird rate until 1 May

    Keynote Speakers:
    - MARISSA MAYER, Google Vice President of Search Products
    - IQBAL QUADIR, GrameenPhone Founder

    Panel Discussions:
    1. Technologies for Sustainable Development
    2. Innovation in the Post-Genomic Era
    3. Zero Carbon Cities
    4. The Pervasive Web

    Don’t miss this opportunity to:
    - NETWORK with high profile entrepreneurs and investors from all over the world
    - DISCOVER cutting edge technologies being developed across Europe with our Technology Showcase
    - Hear PITCHES from Cambridge’s renowned i-Teams <www.iteamsonline.org> and finalists from business plan competitions internationally

    Since its launch in 2004, the TVC has developed into one of the world’s largest student-run entrepreneurial events, culminating in the attendance of more than 280 delegates from Europe, the US, and Asia in 2008

    For more information contact us at enquiries@cutec.org

    Look forward to your participation,
    The CUTEC team

    For more information and REGISTRATION (early bird until 1st May), visit http://www.cutec.org/ or contact us at enquiries@cutec.org

  • 2. CUTEC Networking event "Don't work...network!" successfully completed

    CUTEC successfully hosted over 180 students at their first Networking Event, held on March 7th at the Judge Business School, Cambridge, UK. The event attracted students representing 10 entrepreneurial clubs from France, Denmark, and the UK.

    The event kicked off with biotechnology serial entrepreneur and business angel Dr. Andy Richards, giving insight into effective teamwork and how to make the most of a networking opportunity, before the leaders of each participating club introduced their organizations and members. Following a facilitated networking session between students, the big entrepreneurs made their guest star appearance!

    Participants also had the opportunity to enjoy a tour of Cambridge before the networking session and a formal dinner in the evening.

    The event caught the attention of the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) who reported on the afternoon’s activities: "Through the Higher Education Innovation Fund (HEIF) HEFCE supports HEIs in developing and undertaking a broad range of knowledge transfer activities which result in economic and social benefit to the UK. HEIF enables engagement with a wide range of business, public sector bodies and third sector partners. This includes support for the infrastructure for, and capacity-building in, enterprise education and projects. The recent and timely networking day held by CUTEC was an important event from Cambridge addressing these policy areas."

    Click on the following link for MORE DETAILS:http://www.cutec.org/?n1=workshops

  • 3. CUTEC president meets Warren Buffett: tips to students

    CUTEC President, Theodoros Koutroukides, and Cambridge University Entrepreneurs (CUE) Chairperson, Cong Cong Bo, represented the Cambridge University in a trip to meet Warren Buffett on 13th March 2009. Students from other schools including LBS, Oxford, Harvard, Stanford, and Wharton participated also in the 2-hour Q&A session and a lunch with the "Sage of Omaha."

    Mr. Buffett encouraged potential future leaders of the world to NOT put over their entrepreneurial aspirations in view of the current "unfavorable" financial climate. He explained how he has lived his life without holding off anything, joking that a young entrepreneur postponing a start-up would be like "saving sex for old age."

    Although not a high-tech investor himself, Mr. Buffett found the CUTEC concept interesting when invited to the Technology Ventures Conference. He stated that the primary quality of leaders is their communication ability (both oral and written), supporting systems that promote entrepreneurially-oriented students through a culture that allows them to practice their communication skills. Following-up with a comment in connection with the University Venture Fund (see http://www.uventurefund.com/), he said that "If these were around when I was in school, I'd probably still be in school."

  • 4. New i-Teams taster programme - May 7th 2009

    Following on from the success of the i-Teams programme, we are piloting a new taster programme in May, to allow more students to participate, and more technologies to gain real market feedback.

    Students will have the opportunity to work with real Cambridge University inventions, getting a taste of brainstorming, identifying the real-world benefits of new technologies, and contacting potential customers.

    The i-Teams taster will run over 2 weeks, from May 16th to 30th and includes two half-day workshops, as well as independent team work.

    See www.iteamsonline.org for details of the projects. Applications due by May 7th.

  • 5. Cancer Research UK Open Ventures Competition

    This great competition is an extreme experiment in Collaboration and 'Open Source' enterprise development. The competition carries enterprise funding of £10,000 and CRUK support in enterprise development.

    Details can be found at this website http://ovc.mo.jo/(requires a simple and free registration).

    The timeframe is as follows: Now until April 20th to build Open Ventures and make a submission. April 28th through July to receive CRUK support in building the idea. £10k prize is awarded July 17th and further support starts there.

  • 6. UK Launch of the 2009 European Satellite Navigation Challenge (Galileo Masters) - April 28th 2009

    We would like to invite you to the UK Launch of the 2009 European Satellite Navigation Challenge (Galileo Masters).

    It is a must if you consider yourself:
    · an innovator / entrepreneur
    · Previous entrant
    · Investor, business angel or
    · Involved in location based services utilising satellite technology.

    It specialises in downstream space activities that improve our way of life via commercial success from mobile phones systems to tracking improvements for vulnerable people. Check out the last years winners: http://www.galileo-masters.eu/pdf/galileo_results2008.pdf

    It will help develop all ideas involving satellite positioning technology and delivers
    · cash prizes for both general and special topics from the likes of ESA, GSA, T-Mobile, DLR and Nokia
    · International publicity and exposure via major player website
    · IP advice on idea protection
    · Business strategy assistance for access to finance
    · A driver to commercialisation

    2008 saw the UK winning company Sci-Tech Systems, beat more than 290 other ideas to be crowned the overall Galileo Master and the competitions first triple winner for 2008 with a Person Overboard System. Come and see how you can become involved and enter the 2009 competition: http://www.galileomasters.co.uk/

    Click here to attend http://www.hertsbic.co.uk/surveys/survey1.aspx

  • 7. London Business School 11th Entrepreneurship Conference - April 24th 2009

    Turbulent Times: how to navigate through the current economy
    Date: Friday, April 24th
    Time: 8am-5pm
    Location: London Business School, Regent’s Park

    The organising committee has confirmed a stellar line-up of keynote speakers which include:

    - Brent Hoberman - Founder of MyDeco.com and Lastminute.com
    - Saul Klein - Partner, Index Ventures
    - Andrew Owens - Founder & CEO of Greenergy

    Additionally, our four panels below have a fantastic sample of successful entrepreneurs from a variety of industries: PrePay Technologies, Jaiku, Apax Partners, Happy.com, The Up Group, Sungard, The Forsyth Group, First Capital, UCL Advances, London Business Angels, Quickstart Global, Kashflow, Zattoo, and Inside Outside.

    This year, the theme of the conference, "Turbulent Times", is inspired by the current economic context and what entrepreneurs can do to face the challenges brought about by such an environment. The conference will consist of keynote addresses, a business plan competition and four panels on the following topics:

    1. Finding Talent: Building Your Team
    2. It's all about Timing: When To Start or Exit Your Business
    3. Hot Industries: What Sectors Are The Place To Be
    4. A Helping Hand: Organisations That Assist Entrepreneurs

    Now in its 11th year, the conference is always a big event on campus and the highlight of the Entrepreneurship Club's calendar. Book now to secure your place at http://econference.eventbrite.com/
    For more information on the conference and on the speakers, please contact info@londoneconference.com or go to: http://www.londoneconference.com/index.html

    We look forward to engaging with you at what promises to be a lively debate at the conference!

    The LBS Entrepreneurship Club

  • 8. Astia: "Doing it Right" in London - May 11th-14th 2009

    "Doing it Right" isn’t about looking for funding. It’s about finding funding. If you want to know what to say to investors and how to say it, who better to ask than VCs and angel investors? They’ll be there. But that’s just the beginning. At Doing it Right, you’ll cultivate invaluable relationships with key players and get straight talk from leading experts on developing strategies that support high growth, building effective presentations and more.

    Key Dates
    30 April: Application Deadline
    11 – 14 May: London Doing it Right programme

    For more information about the schedule and prices, please visit:
    http://www.astia.org/content/view/1217/1110/

    About Astia:
    Astia is a community of experts committee to building women leaders and accelerating the funding and growth of high-potential, high-growth, women-led startups. Astia is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. For more information visit http://www.astia.org or contact evie@astia.org

  • 9. Innovative India: Creating Value and Opportunities - April 23rd 2009

    Innovation on the fast track: This dynamic conference reveals the rapid pace of Indian innovation in several industries.

    * Discover how a mobile information service provider aims to transform life for 250 million farmers

    * Hear how the RBI (central bank) plans to steer India through this economic downturn

    * Learn how a major broadcasting company revolutionized the way Indians engage with TV

    * Attend a strategic innovation workshop with one of the world’s top business thinkers

    Speakers include:
    Rakesh Mohan, Deputy Governor, Reserve Bank of India Colvyn Harris, CEO, JWT India Sanjeev Sanyal, Former Chief Economist (Asia), Deutsche Bank Costas Markides, Professor, London Business School, Thinkers 50, 2007 Man Jit Singh, Chairman, Sony Entertainment Television India …and many others.

    Registration, agenda and speakers at:
    www.indiabusinessforum.net

    Conference Sponsors: Unilever, Tata, Sterlite, Ernst & Young, Aditya Birla Centre at London Business School

    Any questions? Contact Jigar Furia
    Email: jfuria.mba2009@london.edu
    Mobile: 07726 330 321

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