Entrepreneurship & Innovation Programmes for Life Science & Tech Ecosystems
Bespoke programmes that turn research and ambition into ventures that grow beyond the cohort
Do you want to build a self-supporting ecosystem of brilliant people with the potential to build something significant?
To make that happen, your researchers, academics and founders need structured support, commercial expertise and an entrepreneurial culture that systematically breeds success.
Our tailored entrepreneurship programmes equip innovators with the skills, confidence and expert network to take their ideas from concept to commercial reality.
We know that each ecosystem is different so we adapt. Each programme is personalised around your particular context and goals: its content, structure and specialised team are built around your needs.
Working with us means that you get access to specialist mentors, targeted consultancy, and a blend of training, lectures, workshops and seminars designed to build capability at every stage. We will also work together to develop local mentors and internal expertise, so that you are better equipped to support future founders and ventures independently.
WHY YOU NEED THIS
You want to spin out more successful ventures and build a stronger local ecosystem
Your participants need expert and personalised input across multiple disciplines that generic ‘off-the-shelf’ programmes cannot provide
You want to build local capacity and an entrepreneurial culture that outlasts our engagement
You need a partner who will manage the complexity of associates, contracts, quality and delivery - so you can focus on the outcomes
WHAT WE DELIVER
We define the programme you need, assemble the right experts to deliver it, and run it through a mix of group, individual and practical venture-building support. We focus on creating a self-supporting ecosystem that thrives by helping you create sustainable structures and develop local mentors and internal expertise, so that your ecosystem continues to thrive long after our engagement ends.
“Sarah has helped us at the University of Tartu in program design, entrepreneurship lectures, workshops and with one-on-one mentoring. She is such a captivating personality and her wealth of knowledge in the regulatory and medical field has been of great help. Sarah does not keep her wide network to herself and is browsing through her contacts before you even get to ask her. She is also very easy to work with - timely, systematic, yet always smiling and fun to be around.”
—Kadri Sundja, Head of Portfolio & Commercial, Entrepreneurship & Innovation Centre, University of Tartu and CEO of UniTartu Ventures“She brings a rare ability to advise across a wide range of areas, including business strategy, operations, and regulatory considerations. Her approach—combining supportiveness with the ability to constructively challenge—has proven instrumental in helping ventures refine their ideas, overcome barriers, and grow with confidence.”
— Luther Philips, Programme Manager at The Entrepreneurship Centre, Cambridge Judge Business School OUR ASSOCIATES
Nicky Dibben
Nicky helps deeptech ventures turn complex innovation into clear commercial strategy. She supports spinouts, startups and established companies to identify the right markets, shape compelling value propositions and build scalable routes to market. She also contributes to Alma’s entrepreneurship programmes through lectures and mentoring.
Commercialisation and Strategic Marketing
Alex Smeets, PhD
Knowledge Commercialisation and Innovation EcosystemsAlex supports universities, entrepreneurs and innovation agencies to develop strong networks that help ideas move from research to real‑world impact across life sciences and tech. He delivers consultancy, training and mentoring programmes worldwide — helping teams build effective innovation systems, strengthen technology transfer and translate new knowledge into commercial and societal value.
Brian Corbett
Deep Tech Commercialisation and Innovation EcosystemsBrian specialises in commercialising science and technology innovations, drawing on decades of experience across global telecoms and the fast‑moving world of deep tech startups. He works with scientists, technology transfer teams and innovation agencies to build strong tech‑based ecosystems, delivering training, mentoring and practical guidance that helps innovators turn breakthrough ideas into real‑world impact.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Yes. Each programme is built from tried-and-tested Cambridge format, personalised around your context, ecosystem, goals and the realities your participants are working in. Nothing is off‑the‑shelf; we shape the content, structure and expert team to fit what you need to achieve.
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We curate and manage the full team of specialists, from commercialisation and leadership to regulatory and communication. You get a cohesive, high-calibre support network without the administrative burden.
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We focus on capability-building. Alongside programme delivery, we help you develop local mentors, internal expertise and sustainable structures so your ecosystem continues to thrive long after our engagement ends.
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All associates are hand-selected for their experience, credibility and fit. Alma oversees programme design, delivery and quality throughout, ensuring a consistent, high-standard experience for every participant.
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Yes. We design and deliver programmes across Europe and beyond, combining in-person intensives with online modules to suit your geography and participant needs.