# Event Details - **Event Name**: Science to Start-Up: Medical Entrepreneurship & Healthcare Innovation Night - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+12:00) - **Event Description**: Come explore the future of healthcare innovation and medical entrepreneurship!About this EventScience to Start-Up, a collaboration between Velocity and the Student Association of Medical Sciences (SAMS), is an inspiring evening showcasing how science is transformed into real-world healthcare solutions through start-ups and innovation.The evening will bring students, researchers, and founders together to explore how ideas in medicine, biomedical science, and the broader scientific disciplines evolve into impactful ventures. Whether you are interested in clinical practice, research, or start-ups, this is an opportunity to discover pathways that connect science and innovation.We will hear firsthand from industry and research leaders about the process of translating scientific ideas into successful inventions and ventures, and how to navigate the early stages of start-up development. This features a discussion with our speakers who work in the science-based start-up space, who will share challenges, and lessons learned throughout their journeys.Guest speakersTamsin Bateman - Investment Manager - Bridgewest VenturesDr Diana Siew - Head of Innovation and Strategic Relationships, Auckland Bioengineering InstituteDr David White - Head of Innovation and Commercialisation at Vitality InnovationsHanie Yee - RespirAq Executive ChairExpect engaging conversations on innovation, problem-solving in healthcare, and what it really takes to bring scientific ideas to life.This event is open to everyone: come along, be inspired, and connect with others passionate about shaping the future of healthcare.About SAMSThe Student Association of Medical Sciences (SAMS) represents students within the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland. SAMS is committed to fostering academic support, community engagement, and professional development opportunities for future health professionals.About VelocityVelocity is the University of Auckland’s student-led, globally renowned entrepreneurship development programme. We are about giving momentum to great ideas, to surge ahead and innovate the future. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/auckland/science-to-start-up-medical-entrepreneurship-and-healthcare-innovation-night/100001990362580056 - **Event Categories**: science-fair, business, health-wellness, nonprofit - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours - Location: Unleash space - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: NZD ## Event venue details - **city**: Auckland - **state**: AU - **country**: New Zealand - **location**: Unleash space - **lat**: -36.8538188 - **long**: 174.7693357 - **full address**: Unleash space, 20 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Science to Start-Up: Medical Entrepreneurship & Healthcare Innovation Night - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/3cdf1ac6a33e6b1a532754a3d13df802dc135420342aad19ea4cf654308621a3-rimg-w1200-h800-dcdd7319-gmir.jpg?v=1779879164 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Science to Start-Up: Medical Entrepreneurship & Healthcare Innovation Night being held? - **A:** Science to Start-Up: Medical Entrepreneurship & Healthcare Innovation Night takes place on Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Tue, 15 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Unleash space, 20 Symonds Street, Auckland, New Zealand. - **Q**: Who is organizing Science to Start-Up: Medical Entrepreneurship & Healthcare Innovation Night? - **A:** Science to Start-Up: Medical Entrepreneurship & Healthcare Innovation Night is organized by Centre for Innovation and Entrepreneurship. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Science to Start-Up: Medical Entrepreneurship & Healthcare Innovation Night is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Auckland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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