Venture Programme
In partnership with Conception X
Introduction
Working closely with our delivery partner Conception X, we help PhD students transform their science breakthroughs into investable deeptech startups. Since launching the TIC Venture Programme in 2023, we’ve supported 35 PhD-led teams to launch deeptech ventures based on their research, creating 9 new companies that have already raised early-stage investments and grants.
What is it?
The UK’s leading cross-university PhD deeptech venture programme, which offers a combination of entrepreneurship training, exclusive networking opportunities with industry experts, coaching, introductions to investors, and more.
Runs alongside PhD
Designed for STEM PhD founders
Multiple sectors and technologies
Accepts PhDs at the idea stage
AI innovation with a positive societal impact
Zero equity
How it works
Our programme is mostly virtual, with some events in London, and designed to fit the intensive research schedules of PhD students. It lasts 9 months, March-November.
Coaching
One-to-one business and technology coaching
Network
Access to expert network (industry, investors, academia)
Training
Deeptech entrepreneurial training
Events
Show & Tells and community events
Demo Day
Plus: Demo Day for selected finalists
Who is it for
To be eligible for the Venture Programme, students must:
Be registered as PhD candidates at a university at the time of application. (University of Manchester based for TIC funding)
Be working on an innovative technology based on their research
Be able to commit to the full length of the programme
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Tailored support
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From lab to launch
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Tailored support
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From lab to launch
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Tailored support
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From lab to launch
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Tailored support
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From lab to launch
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Tailored support
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From lab to launch
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Tailored support
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From lab to launch
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Tailored support
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From lab to launch
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Tailored support
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From lab to launch
Testimonials
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