The Centre held its thrid Dragons' Den Event on 10-11 April 2017 at the Breadsall Priory Mariott Hotel in Derby. The first day involved reserach proposal presentations from year 1 studnets to a panel of academics, industrial partners and year 2 and 3 students.

On the second day, all CDT studnets participated in talks and activities featureing Dr Simon Mosey and Dr Jim Crilly.