LIFE SCIENCE INNOVATIONS PROGRAM
NG Studios
Powered by KQ Labs
Delivered in partnership with KQ Labs at the Francis Crick Institute, the program is designed for ‘Northern Arc’ university spinouts developing life science innovations with significant commercial potential. It provides a world-class support system for founders through a blend of expert-led workshops, personalised mentoring, and strategic networking opportunities.
The program is tailored to early-stage life sciences founders in the universities of Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield who are seeking to translate their research breakthroughs into viable, high-growth, investable businesses.
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Program overview
Our curriculum covers the following topics:
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1
Kick-off 2-day in-person bootcamp
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2
Customer discovery and product–market fit strategy
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3
Choosing the first use case: focus vs big picture
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Fundraising strategy
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5
Building a board and governance
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Building your team
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Partnerships, networking and brand marketing
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8
Pitch refinement
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9
Investor speed dating
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10
Demo Day
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Ongoing mentoring with the KQ Labs team and hand-picked expert mentors
KQ Labs is a leading accelerator for early-stage life sciences entrepreneurs. Since 2018, it has supported over seventy startups with tailored programmes, helping founders refine their strategy, secure investment, and scale. With deep expertise in life sciences and extensive connections across health and investment ecosystems, KQ Labs is a proven leader in supporting scientists to develop and commercialise their innovations.