Empowering innovators through mentoring and innovation growth programmes

Embarking on the journey from research to entrepreneurship is both exciting and daunting. We understand the challenges faced and will help you every step of the way.

Startup accelerators and business growth programmes provide vital guidance for early-stage life science businesses and our team offers comprehensive, tailored support to innovators. With a wealth of experience gained from successfully navigating the transition from research to commercial ventures, including; inventing, patenting and exploiting translational research, to spinning out a company from a university, building an award-winning business, and achieving successful exits, we understand what it takes to make your idea a success.

Through our close mentoring, technical expertise, and business acumen, we guide innovators at every step of their entrepreneurial journey, from inception to growth. Our on-site mentoring and free to participate innovation growth programmes cater to a wide spectrum of innovators, from those embarking on their first entrepreneurial endeavour to those who have already incorporated and those who have raised significant equity, ensuring that each participant receives the necessary guidance and resources to thrive.

 

Discovery Start offers a range of interactive training sessions tailored for first-time entrepreneurs, particularly scientists in academia or industry. Whether you’re pursuing a PhD, engaged in postdoctoral research, or possess insightful knowledge of exploitable technology, these sessions are designed to empower your entrepreneurial journey. Divided into ‘Seedbed’, ‘Germinator’, and ‘Greenhouse’ levels, our Discovery Start events cover everything from raising awareness of the tech ecosystem to fostering creativity and team dynamics to facilitating the creation of commercial entities. Discovery Start emphasises the importance of teamwork and diverse perspectives, ensuring participants understand that success doesn’t happen in isolation but through collaborative effort and adaptive growth strategies.

Discovery Spark is a game-changing growth programme designed for early-stage science and tech innovators. Through a series of immersive, in-person sessions led by industry experts, participants will gain the critical skills needed to build a strong business foundation and become investment-ready.

Tailored for companies in biotech, medtech, diagnostics, advanced therapies, and beyond, Discovery Spark supports founders who have raised up to £1 million in equity, helping them refine their strategy, enhance their leadership, and master the art of pitching to investors.

More than just a learning experience, Discovery Spark provides direct opportunities to connect with investors and sector specialists, secure free lab space and access an invaluable support network – all designed to help you take your business to the next level.

 

Be part of our next cohort 

Discovery Spark cohort 5.0 will be taking place in the early summer. Register your interest now and you’ll be the first to hear more details.

To register, click here.

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For more information about the mentoring and growth programmes available to innovators, please get in touch with Renos today.

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