University Of Cambridge Reveals 11 Startups Selected For Start 1.0 Accelerator
Summary
These startups were all founded by Cambridge students, alumni, and academics, and they are working on complex challenges across hardware, life sciences, and sustainability.During the three-month period, these founding teams will receive early-stage funding, mentorship, development workshops, and access to office and lab space before the program concludes with a Demo Day in May featuring investors from across the UK and Europe.This is the list of companies:2.) BioTryp Therapeutics Divides bacteria to conquer infections and provide an alternative to traditional antibiotics, starting with urinary tract infections3.) William Oak Develops a point-of-care test for micronutrient deficiencies to improve maternal, infant and child healthStart Accelerator 1.0 is for early-stage tech companies connected to Cambridge, either as a recent graduate, researcher, or academic. Of the 30 founding team members participating in the first-ever cohort, 76% have a Ph.D., while 10 different nationalities are represented, including British, American, Dutch, Indian, and Lithuanian. Each team will also receive 50 hours of intensive mentorship from its own entrepreneur in residence (EIR) and one of the founders networks of over 100 experts, specialists, and connections.The supporting partners involved in the program include sponsors KPMG, AstraZeneca, Hitachi, the Babraham Research Campus, and the University of Cambridge Judge Business School.