📍 Venue: SISTER – Renold Building, 32a Altrincham Street, Manchester, M1 7JR
What if we could enhance the way our brains learn, heal, and adapt? Neurotechnology is rapidly redefining how we understand and interact with the human brain. We will explore emerging innovations, potential applications, and the transformative impact neurotech may have on health, wellbeing and society. We will highlight cutting-edge research, practical developments, and opportunities for collaboration across the neurotechnology and health innovation ecosystem.
In partnership with Cambridge NeuroWorks
Cambridge NeuroWorks is a pioneering initiative accelerating breakthroughs in brain health by uniting researchers, clinicians and innovators to develop next-generation neurotechnologies. In partnership with the Advanced Research and Invention Agency (ARIA), they support bold ideas that aim to transform the treatment of neurological and neuropsychiatric conditions.
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Step into a space where every conversation could spark something new. Enjoy music, refreshments, and a lively atmosphere designed to bring people together, whether you’re exchanging ideas, discovering collaborators, or simply sharing a laugh. This is the perfect moment to unwind, connect, and let serendipity guide your evening.
Join us before the main event to explore the Innovator Showcase, where you’ll have the chance to meet the talented startups. Be the first to experience the innovative technologies and forward-thinking ideas on display.
🧠 Myonerv is developing a wearable closed-loop neurostimulator that combines EMG sensing, real-time stimulation, and reusable PEDOT-based electrodes to enable remote, therapist-guided neurorehabilitation that extends care for chronic stroke patients beyond the clinic into the home and community.
🧘 LYEONS develops hardware and digital solutions that deliver personalised multisensory stimulation to support nervous system regulation, reduce stress, and enhance focus and cognitive performance.
Whether you're building something new, shaping something bigger, or stepping into a future you can‘t articulate yet - we’ve got space for you to explore that with a micro coaching session with Paul Forster and Coaching Renegades.
Paul works holistically to identify your strengths, clarify what truly matters, and unlock lasting impact. He’ll help you harness your uniqueness to realise your untapped potential.
This workshop is very popular and spaces are limited, so we recommend securing your spot to avoid disappointment. Please arrive early and collect a ticket at registration.
Please note: Each slot is 10–15 minutes and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re interested, kindly collect a ticket at the registration desk.
Join our Lightning Pitch session where you’ve got just 60 seconds to introduce yourself and share your business or idea with the room. It’s fast, fun, and a brilliant way to meet fellow founders, spark conversations and get your idea out into the Manchester startup community.
Introduction from Venture Café and Cambridge NeuroWorks.
Neurotechnology is moving fast, but what does real-world impact actually look like? Bringing together leaders from the NHS, academia and industry, this panel will explore how breakthroughs in brain–computer interfaces, cognitive enhancement and neurotherapies are translating beyond the lab. From ethics and regulation to adoption within healthcare systems, the discussion will tackle both the promise and the practical realities of scaling neurotech. Expect an honest conversation about what’s possible now, what’s coming next, and how we ensure these technologies are deployed responsibly and accessibly.
Whether you're building something new, shaping something bigger, or stepping into a future you can‘t articulate yet - we’ve got space for you to explore that with a micro coaching session with Paul Forster and Coaching Renegades.
Paul works holistically to identify your strengths, clarify what truly matters, and unlock lasting impact. He’ll help you harness your uniqueness to realise your untapped potential.
This workshop is very popular and spaces are limited, so we recommend securing your spot to avoid disappointment. Please arrive early and collect a ticket at registration.
Please note: Each slot is 10–15 minutes and operates on a first-come, first-served basis. If you’re interested, kindly collect a ticket at the registration desk.
Karina is a conscious connected breathwork and advanced yoga facilitator with multiple training(s) including trauma informed modalities.
Meditating from an early age and seeing benefits with focus and connection to self, it's important that everything starts with the breath inKarina's workshops, classes and events.
Trained as a specialist speech and language therapist and working within the special educational needs sector, Karina prides herself with a neuro-diverse affirming approach and centres her roles both professionally and personally with a focus on wellbeing.






