We are delighted to announce the second edition of the Cambridge × London Life Sciences Showcase taking place on 13th Jan 2027 at Minna Gallery in San Francisco during J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week.
Building on the success of the inaugural showcase, the event will provide a unique platform to spotlight some of Cambridge and London’s most innovative and pioneering life sciences, biotech and techbio companies. It will tell the shared story of the two cities’ buzzing ecosystems, celebrating the innovation, people and companies shaping the future of UK life sciences on an international stage.
The programme will open with keynote addresses from leading voices across the UK life sciences ecosystem, followed by Reverse VC pitch sessions, where leading life sciences investors including venture capital, corporate venture, private equity, family offices and sovereign wealth funds will share their investment focus, current priorities and what they look for in emerging companies. These sessions will be followed by 20 curated company flash pitches, spanning Pre-seed, Seed and Series A/B+, providing founders with the opportunity to present directly to a highly engaged audience of global investors, pharmaceutical companies and ecosystem partners. The showcase will conclude with an extended networking reception, enabling further discussions and introductions between presenting companies and attendees.
We welcome applications from innovative life sciences, biotech and techbio companies across Pre-seed, Seed and Series A/B+ stages. To apply, please complete the application form below and upload a non-confidential presentation containing the requested information.
Each submission will be independently reviewed by a selection panel comprising showcase sponsors and external experts, including Andy Richards and Lorna Cuddon. The panel will assess applications based on a range of criteria, including stage, relevance to an international investor audience, potential to benefit from ecosystem exposure, and links to the Cambridge and London life sciences ecosystems. Following the review process all applicants will be informed of the outcome by email within two weeks of the application deadline.
The deadline for company applications is Sunday, 25 October 2026 (midnight).
Investor and attendee registration is available via Eventbrite Link. Registration will close once the event reaches capacity or by 12:00 noon on 12 January 2027, whichever is sooner.