About the programme

Delivered by CPI Enterprises in partnerships with other HVMC centres and Catapult centres.

This fully funded 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, one to one mentoring, and investor engagements/​pitch sessions all aimed at providing the capabilities to raise investment.

Key dates

• Application deadline: 30th September 2026

• Applicants notified: by 9th October 2026

Programme highlights

Kick-off & investment readiness workshop

• TBC October 2026 (In person)

CPI, Darlington or other suitable location.

Fundraising webinar series and other workshops (Optional)

• 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. Register your interest on the form below.

This programme is delivered by CPI Enterprises, the investor engagement and ventures arm of CPI, a founding member of the High Value Manufacturing Catapult.