Founded back in 2015 by Deep Tech entrepreneurs seeking essential
resources for growth, I’m proud to say Science Creates’ evolution
has been nothing shor of remarkable. But our mission hasn’t
changed. We are commited to building a nationwide Deep Tech
ecosystem that will translate more of the UK’s world-leading
research from the lab into real-world impact.
Over the last decade, we have built two Deep Tech incubators,
launched national accelerator programmes, created an award-
winning VC fund and established our charitable arm. We have
suppored hundreds of Deep Tech starups, engaged thousands
of schoolchildren and invested millions into founders. As we
approach our tenth anniversary and look forward to opening our
third incubator, the evolution doesn’t end there.
Continuing on our mission to empower world-class Deep Tech
starups, we’ve leveraged our combined experiences to redefne
our activities into four key pillars: Incubators (infrastructure), VC
(venture capital), Platform (community, programmes and
parnerships) and Outreach (STEM outreach and public engagement).
Historically, there’s been no shorage of investment in traditional
tech companies, but Deep Tech doesn’t ft the conventional
mould. By scaling our four pillars, we will establish a national,
founder-led ecosystem that generates, nurures and suppors
thousands of Deep Tech spinouts, which is where we believe the
real opporunity lies. We will foster a culture of entrepreneurship
within UK academia, unlocking the full potential of science and
innovation. Leveraging advanced technology, these starups will
accelerate the Fourh Industrial Revolution, transforming the UK
economy, accelerating global sustainability and enhancing the
health of millions globally.
‘But why Deep Tech, and why now?’ you might ask. For those not
deeply immersed in the history of technological innovation, it’s
easy to overlook how dramatically the world can change within a
lifetime. Two centuries ago, the average human lifespan was about
three decades. Today, many in the western world aspire to live for
a century. Technology not only extends our time on this planet but
also amplifes our potential achievements within a given lifetime.
And the pace of change is only accelerating. Three decades ago,
Nvidia had just been founded. Two decades ago, there were no
iPhones, and sequencing the frst genome cost $3 billion. In the
last decade, we’ve seen the rise of AI transformers and gene-editing
technologies like CRISPR, bringing groundbreaking advancements.
Today, sequencing a genome costs near $100, surpassing
Moore’s Law.
Deep Tech startups
are our most powerful
economic engines
To ensure the prosperity of our
society and our planet, we must
make signifcant advancements
in healthcare and sustainability
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Science Creates Founder, Harry Destecroix MBE
Science Creates member company Anaphite is working to optimise
lithium-ion bateries for EVs and reduce our need for fossil fuels