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Lab to Market: Where Greek Research Meets Entrepreneurship

Supported by the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Lab to Market: Bridging Innovation and Entrepreneurship program is enabling young researchers in Greece to translate scientific research into practical solutions with real-world potential. Implemented by the Columbia Global Center in Athens and overseen by Columbia University and the National Technical University of Athens, with the involvement of Columbia Business School, Endeavor Greece, and the Hellenic Institute for Advanced Studies (HIAS), the initiative brings together students and early-career researchers working on challenges ranging from microplastic exposure and medication management to earthquake resilience. Participants gain the knowledge, networks, and guidance needed to move from laboratory research to entrepreneurial application, with early projects already advancing to proof-of-concept stages.

London’s Courtauld Will Build New Contemporary Art Galleries with $13.8 M. Blavatnik Gift

The Courtauld has announced plans to open two new art galleries at its Somerset House campus, expanding its engagement with living artists and contemporary works. Enabled by a £10 million gift from the Blavatnik Family Foundation—bringing the Foundation’s recent contributions to the Courtauld to £20 million—the galleries are expected to open in 2029 and will host exhibitions, commissions, and student-led curatorial work. The Foundation has a long-standing relationship with the institution, which named the Blavatnik Fine Rooms in 2021, and reflecting on this partnership, Sir Leonard Blavatnik said, “My family and I have taken great pride in our association with the Courtauld over the past decade. It has been a privilege to play a leading role in shaping the Gallery’s future.”

Courtauld Announces New Contemporary Galleries at Somerset House

With the support of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, the Courtauld will create two new galleries dedicated to contemporary art as part of its redevelopment at Somerset House, bringing the Foundation’s total support for the institution to £20 million. Opening in 2029, the Blavatnik Contemporary Galleries will provide space for exhibitions, commissions, and public programmes, while supporting teaching and curatorial practice. The project builds on a longstanding partnership and reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to contemporary art within a historic setting.

Turn it Out with Tiler Peck & Friends Returns to Sadler’s Wells Theatre

With the support of Lady Emily Blavatnik on behalf of the Blavatnik Family Foundation, Turn It Out with Tiler Peck & Friends returns to Sadler’s Wells in March 2026. Curated by New York City Ballet Principal Dancer Tiler Peck, the programme brings together leading artists from across ballet and contemporary dance in a mixed bill that explores the range and possibilities of the form. The performances reflect a shared commitment to artistic excellence and access to outstanding live performance.

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The Blavatnik Archive is a nonprofit foundation dedicated to preserving and disseminating materials that contribute to the study of 20th-century Jewish and world history, with a special emphasis on World War I, World War II, and Soviet Russia.

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