HVMC SME Funding Support Programme – Pharma and Life Science
Supporting Pharma and Life Science Innovative SMEs on their investment journey
About the Programme
Delivered by CPI Enterprises in partnerships with other HVMC Centres
This HVMC SME Funding Support Programme has been implemented to aid UK-based Pharma and Life Science Innovative SMEs develop their investment propositions to effectively engage with investors to unlock private investment facilitating their continued growth. The programme will offer support via a mixture of workshops, webinars, 1 – 2‑1 mentoring, and investor engagements/Pitch sessions all aimed at providing the capabilities to raise investment.
We are inviting you to this programme as the result of previous engagement with CPI and/or other HVMC/Catapult Centres, whether via the supporting programme, such as Catapult RX programme or other programmes/initiatives. We hope this is of relevance and interest and look forward to seeing you on the programme.
Key Dates
- Application timeline: 1st September to 30th September 2026
- Applicants notified: by 9th October 2026
Programme Highlights
Kick-Off & Investment Readiness Workshop
21st October 2026 | In-person at CPI, Darlington
Fundraising Webinar Series and other Workshops
October – November 2026 | Virtual
Topics include but not limited to, preparing a competitive innovation grant applications, how to develop a high-growth mindset, how to leverage the UK’s collaborative innovation ecosystem, and how to build your innovation roadmap.
1:1 Funding mentoring Sessions
October – November 2026 | Virtual
Company specific support to aid develops the best possible investment proposition
Investor Pitch Event & Networking Day
Early December 2026 (provisional date 2nd December) | in-person (London)
How to Apply
Applications are open now and close at 5pm 30th September 2026.
Successful applicants will be notified no later than 9th October 2026.