Accelerate@Babraham Launches Competition For Life Science Start-Ups
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Life science start-ups could benefit from a great opportunity to gain access to the highest quality facilities, expert mentoring and on-going support if they win a competition launched by Accelerate@Babraham.
The contest allows five ventures, which will be selected by experienced life science specialists and academics, to get involved in its intensive programme.
Last year’s competition was so successful that the 2019 version will be extended from three months to five, enabling start-ups to really take advantage of this opportunity.
Jackie Hunter, chief executive of clinical programmes and strategic partnerships of Benevolent AI, said: “Encouraging the next generation of life science entrepreneurs by providing the space, expertise and experienced ear of those that have gone before is a powerful combination.”
She went on to say the programme, which will run between September 2019 and February 2020, offers the “excellent opportunity for start-ups to access lab and office space alongside the critically important expertise and mentoring”.
As well as being part of the programme, which will include bespoke training sessions and workshops, the winners will be able to use Accelerate@Babraham’s bio-incubator facilities. They will also gain access to its prestigious network of life science, business, healthcare and investor professionals, who could be extremely valuable when it comes to launching their enterprise.
Those who want to apply have until midnight on April 22nd to get their application in, with a shortlist of candidates to be announced at the beginning of May. They will then have to pitch to leaders in the field at the Babraham Research Campus on May 15th, after which the winners will be revealed.
Last year’s winning ventures ended their programme with an invitation-only presentation day, pitching their business plans to investors, strategic partners, and mentors. This demonstrated how far they had come thanks to the support and access to finance and facilities the initiative provided.
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