Event One – Forging Innovation: Tackling Capital-Raising Challenges in the North
Not just recordings — a curated record of ambition, insight, and real industrial momentum.
Panel Discussion
Paul Sheehan, Partner at Oberon Investments
Chris Borrett, Investment Manager at Mercia Asset Management
Max Sich, CEO & Co-Foundr of Aegiq
Gabrielė Barteškaitė, COO & Co-Foundr of Future Greens
Volker Hirsch, Technology Entrepreneur and Investor
Pitches Presented at The Foundry
Thomas Bloomfield, Co-Founder & COO of Fyous
Fyous are a trailblazing startup redefining manufacturing with polymorphic moulding technology. Fyous specialises in creating products that are tailored to each individual, like perfectly fitting shoes or medical devices, without relying on expensive moulds or traditional mass production.
Sandrine Garnier, CEO of Floreon
Floreon is an advanced bioplastic made from crops like corn and sugar cane, providing a renewable substitute for oil-based plastics. With a carbon footprint up to seven times lower than traditional plastics, such as ABS, PC, or HIPS, Floreon is your choice as a high performing sustainable material.
Professor Michael Ries, University of Leeds
Sharing his work on all-cellulose composites, a groundbreaking technology with the potential to revolutionise industries through sustainable and high-performance materials. With a vision to license this invention for widespread adoption – bridging the gap between academia and industry to create a more sustainable future.
James Douthwaite, Founder & CTO of Orchestrate Robotics
Helping manufacturers and system integrators design, certify and manage better robotics systems.