Spotlight
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.
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.
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.
Columbia University and the National Technical University of Athens have launched Lab to Market: Bridging Innovation and Entrepreneurship, a five-year initiative that supports early-career researchers in translating academic work into viable, globally oriented ventures. Offered free of charge and implemented through the Columbia Global Center Athens, the program combines entrepreneurship education, mentoring and international networks, exposure to New York’s innovation ecosystem, and a competitive business plan pathway focused initially on artificial intelligence, energy and sustainability, and health technologies. With support from the Blavatnik Family Foundation, and in collaboration with partners including Columbia Business School, Endeavor Greece, and the Hellenic Institute for Advanced Studies, the initiative reflects a shared commitment to strengthening links between universities and the market—equipping a diverse cohort of young scientists across Greece with the skills, confidence, and connections needed to turn scientific excellence into meaningful economic and social impact.
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