Stride
Verticals:
Cardio Stars, Onco Stars, LifeSci Stars, AI Stars
deadline
TBD 2026
17.10.25
FEE:
None
Duration:
8 Weeks
Next Deadline:
17 October 2025
Next cohort intake:
Autumn/Winter 2025
Next Location:
Oxford
Stride aligns science and strategy to build a compelling, investment-ready business. It helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn their scientific discoveries into products and early-stage companies that address real-world challenges. Participants learn how to develop a product with a compelling use case, design a go-to-market and commercial strategy, and get ready to raise investment.
Eligibility
- Scientists, clinicians, engineers, and entrepreneurs with a clear understanding of the discovery or innovation that they wish to translate and commercialise.
- A discovery or innovation that is sufficiently mature: there should be a visible path towards a product that can address a real-world problem (Technology Readiness Level 3-4)
- Any professional background and all career stages.
- Alumni from Ignite ready to progress.
- No previous experience required.
What we offer
- Crash course in business fundamentals, tailored to the needs of clinician and scientist entrepreneurs.
- Focused education in intellectual property protection, regulatory affairs, product development and commercial strategy.
- World class training in pitching and presenting.
- One-on-one mentoring from experienced entrepreneurs, industry experts and key opinion leaders.
- Sprints to put learning into practice.
- Exceptional networking opportunities.
Streams
Outbound Ventures:
Inbound Ventures:
- Outbound: Existing startups with IP and teams.
- Inbound: Activist venture building—ventures co-created with corporate partners, scientific talent, and co-founders sourced by Panacea.
Who it’s for:
What happens:
Key Outcomes
- Investor-grade business plans, pitch decks, and CAP tables.
- Refined product-clinic fit through market engagement and sprints.
- Engagements with pharma, CROs, and strategic partners.
- Prepare for Demo Day, showcasing to select investors.
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Timeline
WEEK: 01 | DURATION: 1 day | 13 Oct 2025 |
Virtual
Induction
Onboarding webinar providing details about the programme and an opportunity to meet fellow participants.
WEEK: 02 | DURATION: 3 Days | 12-14 Nov 2025 |
In person
Bootcamp
High-intensity training at the University of Oxford. Seminars and workshops will cover key topics including intellectual property, regulation, finance, product development and commercial strategy. One-on-one mentoring sessions will provide an opportunity to deep-dive on specific challenges and obtain expert IP advice. The Gala Dinner presents an unparalleled opportunity to hear from successful early-stage entrepreneurs and to network with fellow participants and the wider ecosystem.
WEEKS: 03-06 | DURATION: 4 weeks |
Virtual
Sprints, webinars, office hours and pitching practice
Participants take part in two online sprints, implementing learning from the Bootcamp. Panacea staff and Mentors will provide ongoing support and availability for one-on-one discussion, coaching and pitching practice. Webinars cover topics not addressed during the bootcamp.
Week: 08 |
Virtual
Submissions Deadline
Participants submit a brief pitch deck and business plan, and receive feedback. Top performers are invited to present at a future Gala Dinner and/or to participate in the Surge programme.