If you’re building an AI-powered health, biotech or precision medicine startup, now’s your chance to join one of the UK’s most successful life sciences accelerators.
Applications are now open for the ninth cohort of KQ Labs, the five-month programme led by the Francis Crick Institute with support from Medicines Discovery Catapult and Cancer Research Horizons. Selected startups will receive expert mentoring, investor access, industry connections and tailored support to help turn cutting-edge science into investment-ready businesses.
Jo Mills, Head of Entrepreneurship and KQ Labs, the Francis Crick Institute, said: “Over 8 years, KQ Labs has nurtured some of the most exciting data-driven health founders and technologies, spanning tools and platforms for drug discovery and development, precision medicine, and digital health. Ongoing support from Medicines Discovery Catapult and Cancer Research Horizons will enable us to continue this mission and continue to evolve our curated ecosystem of mentors and investors, who together provide the inspiration, expertise and connections for our portfolio of early-stage ventures to succeed.”
Since launching in 2018, KQ Labs has supported 70 startups that have collectively raised more than £230 million in funding, making it a proven launchpad for data-driven health innovation.
Applications close at midnight on Wednesday 12 August. Find out more and apply via the Francis Crick Institute.
