Applications for KQ Labs Cohort 8 are now open and we’re inviting early-stage data-driven health founders to join one of our upcoming online Discovery & Q&A sessions. Whether you’re preparing your application or curious about the programme, this is your opportunity to explore how KQ Labs can support your journey.
Upcoming session dates:
- Tuesday 22nd July, 10:00 – 11:00 BST
- Tuesday 5th August, 10:00 – 11:00 BST
- Tuesday 19th August, 12:00 – 13:00 BST
What to expect from the session
Join this session to learn about the KQ Labs programme and how being selected for our next cohort will support the strategic growth of your company. We will explore how the application process works and what makes a strong fit, as well as what to expect from your time on the programme.
You’re welcome to just listen in, but this is also a chance to ask us any questions you might have!
Register now to secure your place. We look forward to meeting you!
About KQ Labs
KQ Labs supports early-stage companies from across the UK who are working at the interface of data science and biomedical research - what we call the data-driven health sector. We select ten innovative startups each year to join our hybrid programme delivered by the Francis Crick Institute, the renowned biomedical discovery institute based at the heart of London's Knowledge Quarter.
We work with teams developing solutions in:
- AI in drug discovery and development
- Precision medicine (including genomics, imaging, and so on)
- Digital health tools for clinicians and patients
The programme is designed to help you build a resilient, investable business model by refining your commercial strategy, strengthening your regulatory strategy, and supporting the right path to funding. Each team benefits from bespoke, hands-on support shaped by their specific needs, as well as access to a dynamic network of mentors, pharma partners, and investors who understand the challenges of scaling in the data-driven health space.
Each selected company also receives £40,000 in funding and an opportunity to pitch at our Demo Day in June 2026, to 150+ ecosystem players and investors.
Applications for KQ Labs Cohort 8 close Thursday 28th August 2025, 5pm, to start the programme early 2026. Visit our website to apply today - www.crick.ac.uk/kqlabs
Our Alumni
Since launching in 2018, KQ Labs has supported 70 companies who are the core of our data-driven health ecosystem. Our first six cohorts have collectively raised over £219 million in follow-on funding and we're proud that our portfolio companies have achieved 2 exits, 6 Series A raises and 1 Series B raise to date. You can view our portfolio at our website.
