Cancer Research Horizons

Venture Builder Incubator empowers aspiring entrepreneurs to start or grow their tech business.

Bridging the gap between research and entrepreneurship, Venture Builder Incubator gives you the tools, skills, and support to transform your idea into a thriving startup.

Through our ongoing partnership with Cancer Research Horizons, the Venture Builder Incubator provides tailored support to research staff and academics across the UK developing oncology-related innovations. To date, Cancer Research Horizons has supported 29 founders through the programme, helping them secure over £50 million in grants and investment.

Cancer Research Horizons is the innovation engine of Cancer Research UK, the world’s largest independent cancer research organisation. It was launched to take cutting edge innovations from the lab bench to the bedside and translate them into effective treatments and diagnostics for cancer patients.

The deadline for Cancer Research Horizons related applications is on 21 July 2025.

Explore key programme details, including important dates, eligibility criteria, and answers to your FAQ's.


Find out more about our previous programme cohorts and learn from their experience. 


Learn more about our successful founders and how they have benefited from our programme.