Venture Builder Incubator

Applications to take part in VBI 5.0 are now open. Be an early bird – apply by Monday 10 June and receive feedback and the chance to resubmit. Apply here

The Venture Builder Incubator is a curated programme of interactive, online workshops and some in person events designed to provide PhD students and academics with the skills and knowledge to exploit the commercial potential of their research.

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While we welcome all digital or science-based applications, VBI will continue to provide specific support for solutions driven by hardware, e.g. Robotics and Autonomous Systems.  

Thanks to our continuing partnership with Cancer Research Horizons, we provide tailored support for founders working on oncology-related innovations.  Moreover, additional funding from Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme, funded by the UK government, enables us to extend this expertise to projects focused on other non-communicable diseases (NCDs) as well as social care.

The programme offers the opportunity to be at the heart of a vibrant community and to develop life-long professional and entrepreneurial skills.

The incubator offers:

• Funding: access to a share of £100k+
• Transform Ideas into Reality: UoE Venture Builder Programme  specialises in helping researchers bridge the gap between academia and entrepreneurship, guiding participants to understand market dynamics and develop a robust commercialisation strategy.
• Expert Guidance: Benefit from the mentorship from entrepreneur-in-residence, the National Robotarium and learn from industry experts. 
• Tailored Support: Receive a curated programme of interactive, online workshops and in-person events.
• Access to Networks: Connect with a dynamic community of like-minded individuals, and industry partners. Forge valuable relationships, expand your professional network, and unlock endless collaboration opportunities.
• Entrepreneurial Education: Develop essential entrepreneurial skills through our tailored workshops and seminars. Acquire the knowledge necessary to navigate the competitive start-up landscape with confidence.

And more!

The Venture Builder Incubator is delivered by the University of Edinburgh’s world-leading innovation hub for Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, the Bayes Centre, and Edinburgh Innovations, the University of Edinburgh’s commercialisation service on behalf of its Data-Driven Innovation Hubs. We are looking to work with motivated individuals and teams eager to test their ideas, solve real world challenges by creating data-driven companies that use technology be it software, hardware or have the potential for a digital component.

Don’t forget to check out who is in the programme this year. 

Explore the Venture Builder Incubator website