A Bristol-based deep tech ecosystem has launched an engineering biology accelerator programme.
Science Creates has created the programme to support life science start-ups and innovators in development advancements in healthcare, the environment, and quality of life.
In partnership with UK Research and Innovation, Science Creates has opened the programme up to engineering biology entrepreneurs and start-ups from across the UK.
It will take place at its innovation hub in Bristol and with roadshows running throughout July in Manchester, Edinburgh, Cambridge and London. The roadshow series will close with a special South West roadshow event, hosted by Science Creates in Bristol on July 24.
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The programme, which is now open to applications, combines the expertise of eight delivery partners from organisations such as Grant Tree, SCI Partners, CAIA, Global Composition and Deep Science Ventures. It will connect successful applicants to a network of more than 40 deep tech companies and 13 strategic partners.
All participants on the accelerator will benefit from financial support in order to attend the accelerator. Also for some successful candidates, there will be the opportunity to unlock equity-free feasibility funding for their start-ups to test their ideas and technologies.
Dr. Harry Destecroix, founder of Science Creates said: "We want to get innovation in the UK off the shelf and out into the real world. One in ten start-ups fail according to Startup Genome. Often a scientific start-up doesn’t fail because the science isn’t up to it. It fails because of a lack of investment, not having the right team, or the right experience to develop and deliver a sustainable business plan. I want to change that. I want to extend the success we see in deep-tech Bristol and extend it to other regions of the UK.
“This programme is an incredible opportunity for scientists, synthetic biologists, and visionary entrepreneurs to accelerate their ideas and make a real impact in solving global challenges. We are driven to support, nurture and mentor the next generation of engineering biology start-ups, helping them build disruptive businesses from scientific discoveries."
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