Calling Indian Founders!

Carve Startup Labs, in partnership with the Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE), invites Expressions of Interest from Indian startups to join a curated Life Sciences Delegation to the United Kingdom.

This delegation offers a structured gateway to explore the UK market, understand its regulatory and commercialization landscape, and build meaningful cross-border partnerships.

The multi-city program across London, Cardiff, and Edinburgh is designed to provide focused exposure to the UK’s globally recognized life sciences ecosystem, one of the most research-intensive and innovation-driven markets in the world.

Program Details

Locations: London, Cardiff, Edinburgh – United Kingdom
Dates: June 29 to July 4, 2026

👉  Why Join Our Delegation?

➤ Multi-city ecosystem access
Engage with leading life sciences clusters across England, Wales, and Scotland, each known for strengths in biotech, medtech, and translational research.

➤ Industry and association engagements
Interact with established UK life sciences and biotech bodies representing startups, scale-ups, investors, and pharma networks.

➤ University and research exposure
Gain insight into how research moves from academic laboratories into commercial ventures within the UK ecosystem.

➤ Regulatory and market entry insights
Understand UK regulatory pathways, certification requirements including UKCA where applicable, and healthcare market access strategies.

➤ Regional investment and soft-landing support
Connect with regional investment and growth agencies that support international companies entering the UK market.

➤ Post-program support
Receive three months of continued engagement support to help convert introductions into partnerships and business opportunities.

👉  Eligibility Criteria

✅ Indian startups working in Life Sciences, Biotechnology, MedTech, Digital Health, or related Healthcare Innovation.

👉  Why United Kingdom?

➤ Global life sciences leader
The UK is home to more than 6,000 life sciences companies and contributes over £90 billion annually to the national economy, making it one of the world’s leading biotech ecosystems.

➤ Strong research and industry collaboration
World-ranked universities and research institutions actively collaborate with industry across advanced therapies, genomics, precision medicine, and AI-driven drug discovery.

➤ Mature healthcare and regulatory environment
A structured regulatory framework and established healthcare innovation pathways make the UK a strategic market for validation and international expansion.

➤ Gateway to global partnerships
The UK continues to be an important international collaboration hub connecting Europe, North America, and Asia.

Important Note: Startups will be selected based on relevance to UK market needs and alignment with delegation objectives. Selected startups will be required to pay a delegation fee. Visa, airfare, and accommodation are not included.

The program is fully coordinated by Carve Startup Labs and Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises (ABLE), allowing founders to focus on building strategic global connections.

If you are building in life sciences and ready to go global, this is your moment. Step into the UK ecosystem and move your innovation to the next stage. 🌍

 For more details, contact: 

gm@ableindia.org.in | archana@carvestartuplabs.com / info@carvestartuplabs.com