The Enterprise Lab at Imperial, in collaboration with the British High Commission in India, facilitated discussions on global entrepreneurship and innovation, focusing on partnerships between India and the UK.

Professor Mary Ryan, Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise), highlighted the significance of critical minerals in the clean energy transition during a panel hosted by Rio Tinto, which also launched the Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials with a $150 million investment over 10 years.

Imperial's involvement extended to several health and MedTech events, emphasizing the development of impactful medical technologies.

Imperial College London played a significant role in London Tech Week 2025, showcasing its academics, staff, and startups through various events.

During the week, the Healthcare Technologies Capability Connector highlighted healthcare startups that received support from Imperial and other institutions to accelerate their innovations.

A panel discussion featured Hiten Thakrar, who emphasized AI's transformative role in healthcare and the importance of collaboration and funding pathways in the MedTech sector.

Dr. Elena Dieckmann led a panel on the establishment of Imperial's Global India hub in Bengaluru, aimed at fostering scientific and educational collaborations.

In a related initiative, the Commonwealth Startup Fellowship was introduced to support startups from low and middle-income Commonwealth countries, developed by the Commonwealth Scholarships Commission and Imperial.

Cllr Stephen Cowan praised the collaboration between Imperial and the council in promoting the White City Innovation District as a global STEM hub.

Nexus, a partnership with Hammersmith & Fulham Council, hosted a panel discussing how local ecosystems can accelerate entrepreneurial growth.

Antoinette Nothomb, co-founder of Cyanoskin, shared insights on her startup's innovative carbon capture technology using an algae-based coating, reflecting her journey at Imperial Business School.

Cyanoskin has thrived within Imperial's entrepreneurial ecosystem, benefiting from resources provided by the Undaunted climate innovation hub and various accelerator programs.

The newly launched Rio Tinto Centre for Future Materials aims to enhance the sustainability of materials through collaboration between leading researchers and industry.