What we do
We progress promising early-stage science for some of the most under-served health conditions by funding it, forming partnerships, and providing scientific and commercialisation support.
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Funding
Find details of open funding calls, including eligibility criteria.
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Scientific support
Drug discovery, antibody humanisation and discovery and diagnostics development through our labs.
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Commercialisation and IP protection
Technology transfer services and expert advice to protect and bring your research to market.
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Investment in early ventures
Seed and series A investments, plus significant scientific support and follow-on investment.
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Interested in partnering with us?
Many times, we assist a partner with a combination of the areas described above. We’ll start with a conversation and go from there.
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Policy and public affairs
We talk to decision-makers across the political spectrum who influence the way research and innovation happen in the UK.
By feeding in our expertise and collaborating with others, we can build a better system in the UK for speeding good science out of the lab and into real-life, closer to the people who really need it.
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