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Start Codon leverages the unique resources of the Cambridge Cluster to identify, seed-fund and drive the success of truly disruptive healthcare start-ups.

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Start Codon focuses on supporting highly disruptive, translational innovations created by exceptional teams from across the globe.

We aim to disrupt monocultures and stagnation. We only accept a small number of exceptional applicants onto our program. We then provide seed funding, intensive coaching, and access to state-of-the-art facilities.

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Our news

Start Codon joins Cancer Research UK’s Entrepreneurial Programmes Initiative

Initiative aims to support the next generation of oncology-based start-ups

Start Codon and One Nucleus partner to support UK life science ecosystem

Start Codon cohort companies to receive One Nucleus membership benefits.

Start Codon partners with Clustermarket and Science Entrepreneur Club

Clustermarket to provide Start Codon companies with access to cutting edge research equipment and services, Science Entrepreneur Club to offer opportunities to network and showcase innovation.