Please have a look at our FAQ's to see if we can answer any questions you might have. What does the programme offer? The programme offers the opportunity to be at the heart of a vibrant community and to develop life-long professional and entrepreneurial skills. Participants will have access to: • Access to funding • One-to-one support • Links to investors • The University of Edinburgh’s data expertise and wider entrepreneurial ecosystem, mentors and industry champions. • The chance to win cash prizes at the Showcase. How much time commitment is required for the Venture Builder Incubator? Approximately 12 hours a month over 4 months. The programme is designed to fit in with other academic commitments. Typically the sessions run via Zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 16.00 to 17.30 at the latest. When does the Venture Builder Incubator take place? The programme will start at the end of October and finish in March, with a break in December Will the partnership with Cancer Research Horizons continue? Yes, we are delighted that our partnership with Cancer Research Horizons has been renewed and we will be able to support up to 10 cancer-related startups. Cancer-related applications are welcomed from across the UK. I have an idea but it does not relate to my research. Can I still apply? Yes, we welcome applications as long as the business idea has data at the centre of it. This article was published on 2024-06-06
