Post by KQ Labs

One of the things we're most proud of at KQ Labs is the network of experts we bring together to support our founders. Alongside supporting founders to develop their companies, we also help them communicate their vision with confidence and become investor ready. That's why strategic communications and founder storytelling are a key part of every cohort. Throughout the programme, we bring in experienced leaders to challenge our founders' thinking from different perspectives. Recent sessions from Melanie Toyne-Sewell on strategic communications and Jean-Baptiste Cazier on moving beyond the AI hype are just two examples of the expertise our founders benefit from. In her latest article, Mel expands on one of the themes she explored with our cohort: while AI might power your solution, it shouldn't be your story. Investors want to understand the problem you're solving, who you're solving it for, why it matters, and what makes your approach different. Mel has been a fantastic mentor to our founders, and we're incredibly grateful for the insight and experience she brings to the programme. You can read her article here: https://lnkd.in/eMzn3zpb With less than a month until applications close for our next cohort, we're looking forward to meeting the next group of innovative founders. 📅 Applications close: Wednesday 12th August 2026 at 5pm Apply here: https://lnkd.in/eRdatyVy Have any questions? Email [email protected], or join us for an information session in July or August: https://lnkd.in/e2KixfgK #KQLabs #HealthTech #LifeSciences #DigitalHealth #StartUpTips #FounderSupport #AcceleratorApplication #Cohort9 – KQ Labs is proud to partner with Medicines Discovery Catapult to deliver our ninth cohort, with funding for one oncology-focussed company from Cancer Research Horizons. Together, we’re accelerating the next wave of scientific innovation to catalyse the data-driven health ecosystem in the UK.