o2h ChaiTime x CWOW - Biotech Now & Next

o2h ChaiTime: Biotech Now & Next | CWOW 2026

We were pleased to host the o2h ChaiTime: Biotech Now & Next as part of Cambridge Wide Open Week at Hauxton House, Cambridge. The event brought together investors, founders, strategic partners, and industry leaders from across the life sciences ecosystem.

The event featured discussions on emerging technologies, investment trends, and the opportunities shaping the future of biotechnology. Attendees exchanged insights and perspectives on innovation and growth across the life science sector.

Hosted at the centre of ChaiTime and the o2h Ventures, the event provided a valuable platform for networking, collaboration, and meaningful ideas. We thank all speakers, delegates, and partners for their participation and contributions.

Event Highlights

– Fireside Chat with Shamus Husheer, CEO at Heartfelt

– Panel Discussion on Biotech Now & Next – What’s Hot, What’s Not & What’s Next in Biotech

Panelists:-

– Jeremy Griggs, Executive Director, Search & Evaluation, Business Development at GSK

– Chris Church, PhD, MBA, Head of Technology Search & Evaluation, Strategy & BD&L at AstraZeneca

– Yoshiro Shiba, Associate Director, Global Innovation at Shionogi

– Patrik Foerch, Chief Scientific Officer & Research Operations at Nxera Pharma

– Biotech Pitch Session: Featuring selected companies

15-06-2026

13:00 to 16:30 GMT

Hauxton House, Cambridge

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Due to the potential for losses, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) considers this investment to be high risk

What are the key risks?

• If the business you invest in fails, you are likely to lose 100% of the money you invest. Most start-up businesses fail.

2 – You are unlikely to be protected if something goes wrong

• Protection from the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS), in relation to claims against failed regulated firms, does not cover poor investment performance. Try the FSCS investment protection checker here. (https://www.fscs.org.uk/check/investment-protection-checker)

• Protection from the Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) does not cover poor investment performance. If you have a complaint against an FCA-regulated firm, FOS may be able to consider it. Learn more about FOS protection here. (https://www.financial-ombudsman.org.uk/consumers)

3 – You won’t get your money back quickly

• Even if the business you invest in is successful, it may take several years to get your money back. You are unlikely to be able to sell your investment early.

• The most likely way to get your money back is if the business is bought by another business or lists its shares on an exchange such as the London Stock Exchange. These events are not common.

• If you are investing in a start-up business, you should not expect to get your money back through dividends. Start-up businesses rarely pay these.

4 – Don’t put all your eggs in one basket

• Putting all your money into a single business or type of investment for example, is risky. Spreading your money across different investments makes you less dependent on any one to do well.

• A good rule of thumb is not to invest more than 10% of your money in high-risk investments (https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart/5-questions-ask-you-invest)

5 – The value of your investment can be reduced

• The percentage of the business that you own will decrease if the business issues more shares. This could mean that the value of your investment reduces, depending on how much the business grows. Most start-up businesses issue multiple rounds of shares.

• These new shares could have addition rights that your shares don’t have, such as the right to receive a fixed dividend, which could further reduce your chances of getting a return on your investment.

If you are interested in learning more about how to protect yourself, visit the FCA’s website here (https://www.fca.org.uk/investsmart)

o2h ChaiTime x CWOW: Biotech Now & Next