Bristol's Science Creates announces launch of second engineering biology accelerator programme
Attention all deep-tech start-ups! Science Creates Accelerate, the accelerator programme launched last year, has announced its second UK-wide programme run in partnership with government agency UK
Research and Innovation (UKRI) and backed by globally recognised venture capitalists (VCs).
The programme provides deep-tech start-ups and innovators with support to transform their ideas into ground-breaking inventions to advance the health of people and the planet.
It is open to those with an existing engineering biology startup or anyone wishing to launch one. It can be focused on biomedicine, environmental solutions, food systems or clean growth.
There are up to 24 places available and expression of interest applications close on April 3 this year.
"Our objective is to build an internationally recognised accelerator programme that gives the direct training and mentorship that is so important when transitioning from scientist to entrepreneur," said Dr Harry Destecroix, Science Creates founder and its venture arm's managing partner.
"Neither SCVC nor our partners take any equity or option to invest, which is intentional because we believe the opportunity is both enormous and largely untapped.
"For us, it's about getting the best VCs together and developing the best founders to forge great co-investments that will lead to building a new wave of multibillion dollar startups that could move the needle in terms of healthcare and sustainability,"
Amino Collective, Giant VC, Local Globe and Pillar VC are just some of the firms who join Science Creates’ official venture arm (SCVC) to support the accelerarator programme.
Dr Christopher Waite, a graduate from the first accelerator programme last year, said: "Joining the Science Creates Accelerate programme has put me 9 months ahead in the development of my vision, venture, and founder skills.
"I might have given up by now if I were still alone on this journey. I can't recommend the programme highly enough for anyone who has an idea or some technology and would like to seriously explore founding an engineering biology company.”
Meanwhile, Jon Dishotsky, investment partner at Giant VC, said: "At Giant Ventures, we're passionate about backing purpose-driven entrepreneurs solving the world's biggest challenges.
"This partnership aligns perfectly with our mission and offers an unparalleled opportunity to support and shape the future of biomedicine, clean growth, food systems, and environmental solutions.
"I look forward to contributing our expertise and getting an early glimpse into the entrepreneurial talents that will redefine our tomorrow."
People wishing to find out more can visit the Accelerator Roadshows taking place throughout March in cities across the UK, including Edinburgh, Manchester, Southampton, London and Bristol.
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