FAQ’s

Do I have to attend in person?

No, this year due to the pandemic, we will launch the programme virtually, including the networking.

Do I have to attend all the events?

Yes. Whilst the programme is offered at no charge, it takes a lot of time to organise and curate the programme. Attendance is monitored during each event and failing to attend a minimum of 80% results in exclusion from the demo day. 

Do you offer funding?

No, we neither offer funding or take equity. DATA is aimed at getting your start-up investment ready. We will offer introductions and give you access to the right resources to achieve funding.

Do you only accept data-driven start-ups with a focus on drug discovery/genomics?

Yes. The programme, invited experts and network are specifically geared towards these areas in question therefore, in order for start-ups to fully benefit from DATA we only take start-ups focussed on these areas.

What should your pitch deck include?

• Company purpose / mission statement
• The market need you are addressing
• The solution/technology you are providing to address the market need
• Competitor and current substitutes
• Market size and opportunity
• Business or revenue model
• Traction (who is interested in your product, letters of intent, etc)
• IP (if applicable) / competitive advantage
• The team and board (if applicable)
• Roadmap and milestones