The UMCG Innovation Center warmly invites you to attend an inspiring Innovation Lecture on Thursday, June 19, 2025, featuring Dr. Richard Rushby, Head of Innokite and seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor.
Location: Lokaal 16, UMCG
Time: 16:00-17:00
Speaker: Dr. Richard Rushby
Innokite is committed to enabling innovation for the long term, guiding and supporting founders as they turn vision into action. Backed by the University of Groningen and supported by key regional partners, Innokite’s team consists of experienced entrepreneurs, mentors, and ecosystem builders. With a focus on knowledge-intensive entrepreneurship, Innokite collaborates closely with academic institutions, industry leaders, and government initiatives to bring impactful ideas to market.
In this lecture, Dr. Richard Rushby will explore how researchers and clinicians can take the first steps from idea to impact without needing to commit to a startup on day one. He will introduce flexible entry points for entrepreneurial exploration, including 'try-before-you-commit' programs such as the Innokite Weekend and Business Development Course.
Discover how a supportive ecosystem, modular acceleration tracks, and co-creation tools can help you shape your research into real-world ventures—on your own terms and timeline.
To join the lecture, register by sending an email to: [email protected]
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday, June 19!
