QUBIS recently hosted Spin Out to Stand Out in partnership with the Queen's Graduates' Association, bringing together Queen’s alumni, founders and industry leaders to explore the journey from research to real-world impact.
The event reflected the strength and connectivity of the Queen’s innovation ecosystem, with the graduate alumni community playing a key role in bridging academic excellence and commercial success. Through a mix of perspectives, from early-stage founders to experienced industry leaders - the discussion highlighted what it takes to build, scale and sustain high-growth companies.
Insights from Frank Graham and Brendan Mooney offered a valuable lens on the evolution of Kainos, from its early foundations through to global scale. The conversation, guided by Holly Poots, explored leadership, resilience and the long-term mindset required to grow a successful business.
This was complemented by a founder panel led by QUBIS CEO Marina Donohoe, featuring companies from across the portfolio. Contributions from CV6 Therapeutics, AMPLY Discovery and VacTimmune provided a current, on-the-ground perspective on the realities of scaling, from navigating early challenges to unlocking growth opportunities.
Events like this are central to how QUBIS connects people, ideas and opportunity, supporting founders, enabling collaboration and helping translate research into real-world impact, in line with the wider ambitions of Queen’s University.
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