Harry Destecroix

Entrepreneur and scientist who co-founded Ziylo and later created the Science Creates incubator and SCVC venture fund, known for spinning out university chemistry research and selling Ziylo to Novo Nordisk.

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Dec 4, 2025 • 14min

The Decisions That Made Me: Harry Destecroix (Ziylo, Science Creates, SCVC)

Harry Destecroix, an entrepreneur and scientist, co-founded Ziylo while pursuing his PhD, creating technology to revolutionize diabetes treatment. He discusses his challenging journey, including funding struggles and pivotal decisions that led to Ziylo's acquisition by Novo Nordisk for a whopping 600 million pounds. Harry also founded Science Creates, an incubator supporting deep-tech startups, and a VC fund to foster university research. His passion for STEM outreach is evident as he shares plans to engage thousands of children in entrepreneurship.

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