Are you the founder of a startup or early stage life science company? Do you want to become investment ready? The Life Science Accelerator at Alderley Park is a structured programme designed to help you do just that. Over the course of six months, you'll benefit from free lab space at our state-of-the-art campus, access to specialist experts and industry events, and the risk-free opportunity to test your ideas. And, successful teams will be supported by our partner Deepbridge Capital with investor readiness advice, and potentially up to £250,000 of SEIS funding.
Applicants will first be invited to attend a 2-day bootcamp on Tuesday 11th & Wednesday 12th Feb, before progressing to the next stage of the application process to join the programme.
This programme is funded by UK Government and Cheshire East council.
We're on the lookout for ambitious founders working across life sciences who would benefit from tailored support and a risk-free opportunity to grow their business.
Lab access and funding
Successful applicants will receive six months free lab access at our Alderley Park campus, as well as £10,000 in funding to spend on services and supplies, enabling you to develop your ideas in an innovative an collaborative space - without risk.
Specialist programme support
As well as lab space, our partners Triple Chasm will run an eight week programme, delivered over one day per week, covering a range of topics including proposition framing, IP management, human capital and much more. We'll also provide you with various wraparound support to get you pitch ready.
Pitch for SEIS Funding Opportunity
We are delighted to announce that we have partnered with Deepbridge Capital on the Life Science Accelerator at Alderley Park. Deepbridge will support successful teams with investor readiness support, and potentially up to £250,000 of SEIS funding.
The closing date for applications is Monday 3rd February 2025, with entrants contacted by Tuesday 4th February 2025. The two-day bootcamp for all applicants takes place on Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th February at Alderley Park, where you will have the opportunity to network, ask questions, and receive free business advice and guidance through a range of workshops.
If you don't hear back regarding your application, or if you have any questions, please email Andy. Roberts@bruntwood.co.uk.
Terms and conditions can be found here.
Bruntwood SciTech is the country’s leading developer of city-wide innovation ecosystems, and the largest dedicated property platform for the UK knowledge economy.
Offering premium office and lab space, a range of scientific services and specialist business support, we are perfectly placed to help companies - particularly those in the science and technology sectors - to form, scale and grow.
Home to a thriving community of 250+ businesses, from tech innovators to startups, scale-ups and leading global corporations across life science, tech, legal, HR and finance, Alderley Park offers a world-class working environment that effortlessly blends lifestyle and innovation.
