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Session 3
Venture Builder Incubator 7.0
Online Information
Monday, 29 June
Cancer Research Horizons
Information Session
Venture Builder Incubator 7.0
Tuesday, 30 June
Applications Open
Applications are open until 20th July 2026, 9AM GMT
The Venture Builder Incubator empowers aspiring founders from Scotland’s universities to start or grow their tech business. Bridging the gap between research and entrepreneurship, Venture Builder Incubator gives you the tools, skills, and support to transform your deep tech or data-driven idea into a thriving startup.
Venture Builder Incubator is delivered for Scottish Universities in partnership with Techscaler and the University of Edinburgh.
Through our ongoing partnership with Cancer Research Horizons, the Venture Builder Incubator provides tailored support to research staff and academics across the UK developing oncology-related data-driven innovations.
This five-month programme is designed specifically for students and staff from Scottish universities who want to explore the business potential of their research.
Through a mix of interactive online workshops and in-person events, you'll learn to navigate the startup world with confidence.
Venture Builder Incubator runs over five months, from late October to March, with a break in December. It’s designed to be flexible and fit alongside your academic commitments, requiring around 12 hours of your time per month.
Through a mix of interactive online workshops and in-person events, Venture Builder Incubator provides you with the skills, confidence and connections required to start or grow your tech business.
Venture Builder Incubator runs over five months, from late October to March, with a break in December. It’s designed to be flexible and fit alongside your academic commitments, requiring around 12 hours of your time per month.
Online workshops take place twice a week via Zoom – every Monday and Wednesday from 16:00 to 17:30, totalling 3 hours per week.
Applications for Venture Builder Incubator 7.0 are now open.
To find out more about the programme, please join one of our upcoming information sessions:
Venture Builder Incubator 7.0 Online Information Session 3
Monday, 29 June
Venture Builder Incubator 7.0 Online Information Session 4
Wednesday, 8 July
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Researchers and academics working on oncology-related innovations are invited to attend our dedicated information session in partnership with Cancer Research Horizons.
Venture Builder Incubator – Cancer Research Horizons Information Session
Tuesday, 30 June
Through our ongoing partnership with Cancer Research Horizons, we offer tailored support for research staff and academics working on deep-tech oncology-related innovations from universities and hospitals across the UK.
Discover more about Cancer Research Horizons
Please note that dates may change.
Venture Builder Incubator is designed for ambitious postgraduate students, early career researchers and academics who are looking to transform their deep tech or data-driven research into a viable business.
We welcome applications from individuals or founding teams at any Scottish university who are passionate about creating innovative deep tech or data-driven solutions to address real-world challenges.
Through our ongoing partnership with Cancer Research Horizons, we offer tailored support for research staff and academics working on oncology-related innovations from universities and hospitals across the UK.
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Venture Builder Incubator
Explore key programme information, such as dates, session outlines, eligibility, and FAQs to kickstart your journey.
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