About the Event
Organised collaboratively by Cambridge Judge Business School, King’s E-Lab and Global Education Lab, the Zero-To-One Weekend is a 2.5-day immersive, hands-on experience designed to transform early-stage ideas into credible, testable ventures within 48 hours, with its inaugural theme focused on digital health. As part of the programme, participants will also have the unique opportunity to attend a fireside chat with Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó, offering insights from one of the most influential figures in modern biomedical science.
AI is embedded from the very first moment. From team formation onwards, participants work alongside AI tools that help identify real clinical problems, form balanced teams, validate assumptions, and accelerate venture development.
Teams form around pre-determined, clinically and commercially meaningful challenges. Using AI-assisted clustering, participants are matched into complementary teams based on experience, access, and domain knowledge, ensuring diverse, well-balanced teams and faster progress from insight to execution.
About the Programme Director
Guiding the Zero-To-One experience is Andrew Hatcher - entrepreneur, investor, and seasoned venture builder with over 30 years of global experience. Having built, scaled, and exited companies across industries, Andrew brings deep expertise in turning early-stage ideas into real, investable ventures. As a mentor to entrepreneurs at Cambridge Judge Business School (CJBS) and London Business School (LBS), he works closely with founders at critical early stages, ensuring participants don’t just build fast, but build right.
Who should attend
Aspiring and early-stage founders exploring digital health
Professionals looking to build solutions
Engineers, designers, and builders interested in healthtech
Researchers and students eager to translate ideas into real-world impact
Anyone curious about AI-driven venture creation and innovation
Programme Agenda
A curated 48-hour journey from idea to investable digital health venture.
Day 1: Friday, 19 June
Ideation & Team Formation
The programme begins at King's College at 17.00 with an inspiring fireside chat with Nobel Laureate Katalin Karikó. Post interaction, the participants walk back to the Cambridge Judge Business School, where they enter a highly curated environment where ambition is matched with structure and rigour. Participants who are unable to join the fireside chat are welcome to register at Cambridge Judge Business School at 18.30.
Following an interactive icebreaker, venture ideas are presented, challenged, and refined. Through a structured selection process, the most promising opportunities are identified, and multidisciplinary teams are formed—bringing together the right mix of skills to begin building with intent.
By the end of Day 1, you will have:
Identified a high-potential problem space
Joined a carefully constructed team
Aligned on a clear venture direction
Day 2: Saturday, 20 June
Build, Test & Validate
Day two is focused on disciplined execution.
Participants engage in expert-led masterclasses covering problem definition, value creation, and business model design—anchored in real-world healthcare challenges. Teams move through structured build sprints, combining analytical thinking with rapid development.
Validation is central throughout, with teams rigorously testing assumptions, refining their solutions, and receiving continuous feedback from experienced mentors, clinicians, and investors.
By the end of Day 2, you will have:
Developed a clear value proposition and business model
Built an early-stage MVP or solution prototype
Validated key assumptions with structured feedback
Established a credible foundation for your venture
Day 3: Sunday, 21 June
Refine & Pitch
The final day is about precision, clarity, and communication.
Participants gain insights from experienced founders before refining their ventures and crafting compelling narratives. Through focused masterclasses and expert mentoring, teams prepare to present with confidence and credibility.
The programme culminates in a formal pitch showcase, where ventures are presented to a distinguished panel of founders, clinicians, and investors.
By the end of the programme, you will have:
A working demo or validated concept
A clear and compelling investor-ready pitch
Direct feedback from experienced practitioners
A defined roadmap for taking your venture forward
A detailed weekend agenda of the weekend is available here
What’s Included in Your Ticket
Full participation in the 2.5-day Zero-To-One Ideation Weekend
Access to all networking sessions, workshops, mentorship, and pitch events
Two lunches provided
100 Lovable credits for MVP development
Click Here to register and secure your space on this programme
The Winning Prize
Official winner’s certificate
A chance to join the prestigious Spark Incubator at King’s E Lab, supporting your venture’s next stage of growth