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The BioEscalator recently marked its 5th anniversary with a celebration that showcased the impressive journeys of some of its current and graduated biotech companies.

A photo taken at the BioEscalator 5 year anniversary celebration

The BioEscalator brought together its community of scientists, entrepreneurs, partners, and supporters to celebrate its 5th birthday. The anniversary event served as a platform to commemorate the remarkable achievements and innovations from BioEscalator resident and graduated companies since its inception.

Over the past half-decade, the BioEscalator has supported exceptional growth, welcomed brilliant minds, and enabled cutting-edge discoveries within its nurturing environment. Guests heard a few of these success stories after the inspiring keynotes from Professor Matthew Wood and Professor Sir John Bell on the BioEscalator's accomplishments and the future of life sciences in the UK.

In its five-year journey, the BioEscalator has made significant contributions to the life sciences landscape. Some key achievements include:

  • £1.6B total attracted investment to resident companies
  • 36 new companies
  • 300+ jobs created
  • 12 companies graduated
  • 4 companies successfully exited
  • 160 events reaching 3000+ people

Read the full story on the BioEscalator website

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