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Research Ventures Catalyst: successful applications

Finalist and shortlisted applications of the Research Ventures Catalyst programme to stimulate the creation of novel research ventures.

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Update 11 February 2025

3 projects received funding totalling £37.9 million, alongside matched non-public co-investment, to establish their new venture via the Research Ventures Catalyst programme.

PharosAI
Revolutionising cancer case by accelerating the development of the next generation of AI models for diagnosis and treatment.

Bind Research
Offering potential cures to cancer and Alzheimer’s through targeting disordered proteins.

MEMetic
Developing world first biomimetic membranes capable of addressing today’s most pressing water challenges.

Contact researchventures@dsit.gov.uk for information about each project.

Shortlisted applications

In February 2024, 12 shortlisted applications progressed to the next stage of the Research Ventures Catalyst programme (RVC). They received up to £100,000 ‘seed corn’ funding to fully develop their proposals.

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Published 9 February 2024
Last updated 11 February 2025 + show all updates
  1. 3 projects selected out of a shortlist of 12 proposals have received seed corn funding via the Research Ventures Catalyst programme.

  2. Full details of the 12 successful applications that will progress to the next stage of the Research Ventures Catalyst Programme, published.

  3. First published.

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