Entrepreneurial training

If you want to turn your innovation into a commercial reality that has real-world impact, start your entrepreneurial journey with us today.

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Why work with us?

We want to inspire the next generation of scientific entrepreneurs. We know that translating your idea might seem complex, so we’re here to guide you through it. 

Our entrepreneurial programmes provide training and support that will help you develop an entrepreneurial mindset. We'll connect you to a network of like-minded people and help you find the right advice and support when you need it. 

With our support you can learn how to pitch your idea, build a business and attract investment.

Take your next steps

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Start your journey

If you're not sure where to start, explore these training programmes to help you build your network and learn the skills of an entrepreneur.

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Accelerate your idea

Find training to support you with early-stage ideas, including resources and knowledge to turn your idea into an ambitious start-up.

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Set up and build your start-up

Whether you have an initial idea or a start-up concept, we can help. We offer access to training, advice, and secure investment opportunities.

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Innovation and Entrepreneurship Awards 2025

Nominations open

Our Awards celebrate researchers who are transforming ground-breaking discoveries into patient benefit. By spotlighting exceptional talent and ambition, we aim to inspire a new generation of innovators to tackle cancer with entrepreneurial spirit.

Researchers can nominate themselves or a peer for multiple categories spanning the entire entrepreneurial journey – from early-career innovators to established entrepreneurs and frontier technologies.

Find out more and submit a nomination
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Tiffany Ma: Venture Builder Incubator participant and co-founder of GambitBio

A founder's story

GambitBio exists to push for early detection and reduce the number of cancer-related deaths. The Venture Builder Incubator demystified entrepreneurship for their team, as they met like-minded entrepreneurs who were also just getting started. 

For Tiffany, it made the entire process more approachable, and it felt good to have a friendly community filled with people who want to help each other.

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Other ways we can help

How we partner

Access funding

Our funding streams can help you develop your research, share your innovations and build a business that can have real-world impact on patients.

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Intellectual property protection

Do you have a novel idea or discovery with potential for patient benefit? Let us help you unlock its clinical and commercial potential.

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Drug discovery and development

We identify, develop and commercialise promising ideas into successful cancer therapeutics, diagnostics and enabling technologies.

Our community of entrepreneurs

Our community of entrepreneurs

Are you interested in connecting with like-minded entrepreneurs and scientists?  We're building a community through events, networking and other opportunities.

For regular updates on what's happening in our community, you can also subscribe to our entrepreneurial newsletter.

Find out how you can get involved

Find out how we can help you make an impact

We can identify the right entrepreneurial support for you. 

Get in touch today