Science Creates - Engineering Biology Accelerator 3
Science Creates have opened applications for their third UK-wide Engineering Biology Accelerator Programme, in partnership with UKRI.
This full-time, UKRI-funded programme offers financial support throughout, along with expert-led entrepreneurial training, tailored 1:1 support, and mentoring from a network of specialist partners. You’ll also have the opportunity to pitch for investment at the end of the programme.
Science Creates' third intensive nine-week programme starts in October 2025 with a week long bootcamp that features back-to-back training from our delivery partners.
You then have eight weeks to accelerate your idea, either in Bristol or remotely, with regular check-ins and support from our dedicated expert delivery partners throughout — and a £4,235 stipend so you can fully focus on developing your venture.
This accelerator is designed to develop five main areas in your journey as a founder:
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Technology
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Team
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Leadership
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Investment
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Grant funding
The programme will help you to develop your skills as an entrepreneur, creating the growth strategy for your start-up or future business, ensuring a good market fit, team structure, a clear research map and fundraising plan.
The programme comes with financial support for all participants.
Successful graduates of the accelerator will then be invited to attend an EngBio summit and will have the opportunity to pitch to investors.
*The programme is open to individuals who want to launch a company as well as individuals who already have a very early stage UK-registered startup but have not exceeded the Minimum Financial Assistance limit in the UK.
**Candidates must have a UK-registered company to be eligible to apply for any subsequent UKRI feasibility funding announced for the next financial year. These awards will be subject to Minimum Financial Assistance / De Minimus rules. Please see FAQs for full details.
Learn more about the application process, eligibility and deadlines in the 'Apply now' button.