The Pioneer Accelerator Programme

We help businesses launch, grow and scale

Not just for start-ups and spin-outs, the Pioneer Group Life Science Accelerator Programme works with entrepreneurs at every stage from idea to exit to help businesses launch, grow and scale.

 
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Pre-Accelerator

Three day Workshop

Founders are introduced to proven entrepreneurial methods that de-risk the commercial viability of life sciences start-ups. Over a four-week period, these methods are used to undertake rigorous customer discovery, testing key assumptions and value proposition.

Accelerator

Eight week Programme

Over an 8 period, founders have one-to-one dedicated coaching sessions and weekly classes. They’re introduced to esteemed figures from the life sciences industry who offer advice and guidance on investment, market adoption and scale-up as part of Pioneer Group’s Expert Network.

Launch

12 month Programme

Offered to promising ventures to carry out commercial and technical de-risking and facilitate seed and series A investment. Invited companies receive access to free bio-incubation space at selected Pioneer Group locations, continued access to the expert network and the opportunity for pre-seed investment.

Investment

Pre-seed to series A

For selected early-stage ventures, Pioneer Group provide initial investment and participate in follow on rounds, with support and guidance from the Pioneer Group investment team. Post-investment, provides ongoing mentorship, including managing investor relationships and introductions to corporate partners.

Upcoming programmes

Pioneer Group Accelerator Programme, Cherrywood, Ireland

September 5 at 10:00 am – September 7 at 3:00 pm

Pre-Accelerator Workshop
Monday 5 September: 12.00 – 15.00
Tuesday 6 September: 10.00 – 14.00
Wednesday 7 September: 10.00 – 15.00

Pitch day
Tuesday 4 October

Accelerator Programme
Thursday 13 October – Thursday 1 December

Applications close Friday 26 August

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East Midlands AHSN Accelerator Programme, delivered by Pioneer Group

September 6 at 10:00 am – September 8 at 3:00 pm

Pre-Accelerator Workshop
Tuesday 6 September: 12.00 – 15.00
Wednesday 7 September: 10.00 – 14.30
Thursday 8 September: 10.00 – 14.30

Pitch day
Wednesday 5 October

Accelerator Programme
Wednesday 12 October – Wednesday 30 November

Applications close Wednesday 31 August

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