Start Here Breakfast Masterclass

Venue: Sir Duncan Rice Library - Level 7, Craig Suite

Join us for a Start Here Breakfast Masterclass with Ian Phillips, the University of Aberdeen’s Royal Society Entrepreneur in Residence for Engineering, in partnership with Business Gateway.

Ian Phillips, Director at Energy Transition Advisory Limited, brings a wealth of technical and commercial expertise, helping companies navigate and seize opportunities in the energy transition.

In this interactive masterclass, Ian will share practical insights on the company growth roadmap — from idea generation to developing a Minimum Viable Product and exiting. He’ll draw from his own entrepreneurial experience, highlight support available for founders, and answer your questions throughout the session.

You’ll also meet representatives from Business Gateway and Opportunity North East, offering valuable connections and guidance to help you take your next step.

Whether you’re just starting out or already building your business, this is an event you won’t want to miss.

Event schedule:

• 8.30am: Registration, breakfast, and networking
• 9.00 – 11.30am: Masterclass session
• After 11.30am: One-to-one meetings and networking

Venue: Sir Duncan Rice Library - Level 7, Craig Suite

Open to all students, staff, and recent graduates — whatever stage you’re at, this session will spark ideas and help you move forward.