Illumina for Startups supporting genomics and multi-omics startups across the globe. Illumina for Startups Network aims to inspire the creation, funding, and growth of genomics and multi-omics startups across the globe. It is designed for the entrepreneurial ecosystem and focused on building connections, strengthening community, and advancing breakthrough genomics applications. Current Illumina for Startups initiatives include Startups Grants for founders to work with Illumina sites to run proof-of-concept sequencing experiments. For more information visit https://www.illumina.com/company/illumina-for-startups.html Past initiatives include Illumina Accelerator, company creation engine co-located with Illumina research and development sites in San Francisco Bay Area and Cambridge, UK. Illumina Accelerator …

Sectors: Biotechnology Startup accelerator & VC

Bethnal Green Ventures is Europe’s leading early-stage tech for good VC. Bethnal Green Ventures is Europe’s leading early-stage tech for good VC. We back ambitious and diverse founders using technology to tackle big social and environmental problems at scale. BGV has unrivalled experience and track record investing in and scaling tech for good businesses, generating top-tier returns for investors, as well as significant and measurable impact. Bethnal Green Ventures is operated by BGV Investment Management Limited, an appointed representative of Midmar Capital LLP, which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, in respect of UK investment advisory or …

Helping to commercialise research from the University of Cambridge for the benefit of society worldwide. Cambridge Enterprise is the commercialisation arm of the University of Cambridge. At Cambridge Enterprise, we help University of Cambridge members create beneficial impact from their research and expertise that can change the world, through academic consultancy, intellectual property management, development and licensing, venture building, venture funding and convening and connecting the wider Cambridge innovation ecosystem. Our success is measured in the success of our University partners as they bring their work to market, be it ground-breaking stem cell research, critical suspension technology used in Formula …

Sectors: Startup accelerator & VC

The Power of Collaboration The BMW Foundation Herbert Quandt unites the brightest minds from business, policy, science and civil society to collaborate on forward-looking approaches and solutions to the challenges of our time. Together, we work across borders, cultures and systems for innovative pathways to strengthen an innovative and responsible economy while also promoting an open-minded and future-proof society.

We back purpose-driven entrepreneurs tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Lightrock is a global investment platform dedicated to building a sustainable future. Headquartered in London, Lightrock manages capital across both public and private markets, a significant portion of which is dedicated to climate innovation.