IPHatch UK 2024 Launch

The Event

Piece Future has developed a unique programme – IPHatch® .

IPHatch® is a transformative, challenge-based open innovation competition that enables emerging deeptech startups to expedite their technology growth journey by integrating impactful, sustainable technologies originated from MNCs into their current business strategy. Selected patents/ technologies will be assigned to IPHatch® winners, thus giving them the advantage to propel their businesses to greater heights through fast tracking their IP and tech commercialisation.

In addition, IPHatch® winners have the privilege to unlock additional value-added benefits such as enrolment into a 5-year complimentary incubation programme, plus exclusive access to our network of startup ecosystem partners including government bodies, research institutions, accelerators, incubators and VCs across 9 key Asian and European markets (Hong Kong, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and the UK).

Learn more here.

Agenda:

NOTE: The agenda is subject to changes.

• 14:00 – 14:10 Welcome Speech from West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA)

Ed Cox | Executive Director for Strategy, Economy & Net

• 14:10 – 14:20 Keynote from TechWM

Martin Ward | Tech Commissioner

• 14:20 – 14:40 Presenting IPHatch® from Piece Future

Jason Loh | CEO & Founder

• 14:40 – 15:10 Presentations from Supporting Ecosystem Partners

West Midlands Growth Company | TechWM | Barclays Eagle Labs

• 15:10 – 15:50 Presentation from Corporate Guests

NEC | Nokia | Panasonic | Ricoh (pre-record)

• 15:50 – 16:40 Panel Discussion and Q&A

Mike Lewis (Moderator) | David Plumb | Joanna Birch | Senior Executives from NEC, Nokia and Panasonic

Topic: “Innovation – Breaking The Barriers to Driving Innovation”

• 16:40 – 16:50 Closing Remarks

• 16:50 – 18:00 Networking Reception