Supporting engineering biology entrepreneurs
The programme is funded through the £250 million UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Technology Missions Fund. It has been designed to support engineering biology researchers who wish to launch a company, or whose existing start-up is in the very early-stages.
The accelerator is open to entrepreneurial candidates with innovative ideas that use engineering biology to help solve global problems such as:
- protecting the environment
- advancing healthcare
- improving quality of life
Successful applicants will develop their entrepreneurial skills and create a growth strategy for their start-up via the programme.
The accelerator will provide participants with the tools to develop the correct team structure, a clear research pipeline and fundraising plan to take their technology to market.
Building networks
The accelerator programme unites the collective expertise of eight delivery partners and connects successful applicants to a wider network of over 40 deep tech companies.
It’s open both to individuals looking to launch a company and those with existing engineering biology start-ups at the very early stage.
The programme will also build an accelerator network of:
- founders
- mentors
- partners
- advisors
- investors
Training and support
Starting in September, this intensive nine-week programme starts with a week-long bootcamp featuring back-to-back training to accelerate business ideas.
Successful applicants will then have eight weeks to accelerate their innovative idea, with regular check-ins and support throughout.
Financial support is provided throughout the programme. Successful candidates will be eligible to apply for equity free follow-on funding from UKRI for their registered company to test the feasibility of their new ideas or technologies.
Applications now open
Whether you have a background in academia or industry, if you are driven to transform your innovative engineering biology research into a successful start-up company, apply to our accelerator programme now.
The expression of interest stage closes on the 27 July 2023.
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