Future founders and problem-solvers are invited to apply for the latest round of our med tech business accelerator.

As a participant in the MedTech SuperConnector, you will work with teammates to devise and commercially develop a new technology aimed at improving mental health, wellbeing and happiness: Think a diagnostic tool, robotic device, data-driven solution, or wherever your ingenuity takes you.

With access to entrepreneurship training and generous financial support, your team will have a chance turn an idea into a successful venture in just six months.

The programme is open to postdocs, PhD students and Master’s students in all departments.

You will get:

• The opportunity to form a team with researchers and postgrads in other disciplines on an exciting venture that could turn your business or science expertise into important social benefits.
• The chance to develop your entrepreneurial skills through masterclasses, specialist resources and practical experience developing a new technology startup.
• Financial support of up to £60,000 per venture (equity free) and a £1,000 per month stipend for each participant.

No pre-existing idea or team is needed: Just a passion for the programme’s goals, and technical skills in any relevant area, including psychology, software development, data science, storytelling, product design, business, or branding, to give just a few examples. 

Eligible applicants from Imperial and other partner institutions will be invited to an initial two-day hackathon, where they will have the chance to team up with fellow researchers and postgrads with complementary skills and formulate initial technology ideas. Following the hackathon, selected teams will be invited to join the full six-month project, with a time commitment of at least 15 hours per week.   

To learn more and apply, see the MedTechSuperConnector website. Application deadline: Sunday 20 January 2019. Applications take 20 minutes. Postdoc applicants must be supported by their Principal Investigators.

You can also join our info session on 10 January 2019 to find out more.

The six month ‘MTSC Challenge Accelerator’ programme will give participants the opportunity to work within and build a multi-disciplinary team to fast-track the development of early stage MedTech concepts and technologies.

Applicants will be invited to take part in a collaborative 2 day ‘Innovation Lab’ hackathon forming teams to develop novel solutions tackling mental health and promoting wellbeing & happiness. At the end of the hackathon each team will have the opportunity to pitch their idea to a panel of judges & a live audience to win a place on the 6-month accelerator programme. The programme offers’ access to specialist facilities, networks, and a range of masterclasses, helping to develop a set of entrepreneurial skills. The accelerator is part time with a minimum expected commitment of 15 hours per week.

This programme is open to research fellows, postdocs, PhD candidates & master’s students from our partner institutions; this means we’re not just looking for applicants with technical expertise but individuals with a passion for building teams, businesses, operational skills, design disciplines and everything in between – people with the driving force to create solutions and successful ventures from just an idea.