Northern Gritstone x KQ Labs Launch Event

​Join Northern Gritstone and KQ Labs as we celebrate the launch of our new programme, designed to support groundbreaking startups emerging from universities across the North of England.

​This event brings together innovators, investors, and the broader life sciences ecosystem for an early evening of:

​🍸 Summer drinks & networking with the Crick and wider life sciences community
🚀 Meet our latest cohort and discover exciting innovations coming out of Northern Arc universities
🧠 Panel discussion with leading voices from biotech and innovation

​Whether you're a startup founder, researcher, investor, or simply passionate about the future of life sciences in the UK, we invite you to raise a glass with us and meet this exciting next generation of academic innovators.

​Spaces are limited – RSVP now to secure your spot!

​Northern Gritstone x KQ Labs

​Northern Gritstone, the groundbreaking investment company chaired by Lord Jim O’Neill, and KQ Labs, the life sciences accelerator delivered by The Francis Crick Institute, have announced the launch of a new life sciences venture building programme – NG Studios powered by KQ Labs.

​Our accelerator is tailored to early-stage life sciences founders in the universities of Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester and Sheffield, who are translating their research breakthroughs into high-growth, investable businesses.

​Agenda:

​4:00 - Arrivals at the Francis Crick Institute, London

​4:30-5:30 - Panel discussion

​5:30-7:00 - Networking with refreshments