A global preclinical accelerator programme is expanding to the Midlands.

SPARK is a six-month programme aimed at supporting academics, healthcare professionals and entrepreneurs in bringing their healthcare products to meet the demands of unmet clinical needs.

Cohort 3 will take on 10 new projects from the East Midlands and 10 from the West.

The initiative grants successful applicants access to a pool of mentors, experts, a global investor network, training and funding routes.

Applications for the next SPARK cohorts will close on 21st November 2025.

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