The companies selected to take part in Bio-start reflect the unique diversity present in one of the most exciting and innovative startup sectors in the UK. All the companies are deploying engineering biology to deliver transformation across many different applications and sectors. The companies in the first Bio-start cohort also include startups from England, Scotland and Ireland and spinouts from Birmingham, Bristol, Cambridge, Imperial College, Newcastle and Oxford Universities.
The 10 week programme will culminate in an award ceremony in London. The finalist from the programme will pitch in front of selected judges and invited audience. The companies with the best business model with be rewarded with equity free cash awards, professional services, and free- laboratory space at various locations across the UK.