Bio-entrepreneurship programme launches

OneStart – the world’s largest life sciences and healthcare accelerator programme launches a bio-entrepreneurship programme for students and postdocs with a grand prize of £100,000 and free lab space. Applications are now open until 1 December 2015.

Who should participate?

Anyone under 36 years old interested in healthcare entrepreneurship is welcome to apply.

Applicants from all disciplines and ideas at all stages of development are welcome – from a simple idea to a startup with ample data. Moreover, OneStart encourage applicants to recruit other scientists, engineers, business students, lawyers, and anyone else with talent and motivation to join your team.

How does it work?

There is no cost to apply.

Simply fill out the short 2-page application form.

Applications will be reviewed in Dec 2015 and 35 semi-finalist teams will be selected to attend a two-day Biotech Bootcamp based in London on 5 and 6 February 2016. Consisting of workshops and networking opportunities with mentors and partners. Each team also receives 1-on-1 mentorship from industry experts over 7 weeks. The programme ends with the Finals Gala in London on 18 May 2016, at which 10 exceptional finalist teams compete for the grand prize of £100,000 and free lab space.

For more information and details of how to apply visit the OneStart website.