We’re thrilled to reveal the first 11 companies participating in our Start Accelerator programme!
It was a challenge for everyone at Founders at the University of Cambridge to whittle this down to 11 companies but we’re delighted to welcome these dynamic and innovative companies to the fold.
Each chosen company includes a founder with a strong connection to the 'University of Cambridge, either as a recent alumni, or a current academic or research student. These teams are taking IP-rich, deep tech ideas, based on years of lab research, and turning them into companies that will help to solve global challenges from climate change to mental health and fixing the food chain. Meet the teams here: https://bit.ly/4cc3ybB
🫧AetoSense - low-cost and high-accuracy indoor air quality monitoring sensors
🦠 BioTryp Therapeutics - dividing bacteria to end overreliance on traditional antibiotics
🧪 BravelyCultured - using proprietary technology to replace petroleum-based products
🧠 Cambridge Vision Technology - early detection of Alzheimer’s
🔋 Molyon - next-generation lithium batteries
💻 Nanomation - building computer vision software for the semiconductor industry
🎈 Orbit - using non-invasive neuro-technology to transform mental health
♻️ Protonera - digesting plastic with sunlight
⚡ VOLTQUANT - fixing the UK electricity grid to enable Net Zero
🩺 William Oak Diagnostics - developing effective testing for micronutrient deficiencies
🧫 xterna - targeting bio-molecule therapy
Amongst the teams joining the cohort, there are:
- 76% of the cohort hold a PhD
- 10 different nationalities including British, American, Dutch, Indian and Lithuanian
- Around one-fifth of the founding teams and over one-third of the CEOs are women
Our Start Accelerator companies will receive non-dilutive funding from University of Cambridge and investor partner Parkwalk Advisors, support and mentoring from their own Entrepreneur-in-Residence plus introductions across the Founders network, as well as free office space at ideaSpace and priority access to lab space to conduct their work and research.
We’re dedicated to unleashing the innovation that is taking place at Cambridge every day, by giving nascent companies and their founding teams all the tools they need to become successful.
With thanks to our sponsors AstraZeneca, KPMG UK, and Hitachi, along with partners Babraham Research Campus and Cambridge Judge Business School.
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