We support promising startups and research-led innovations with venture strategy, mentoring, investor access and business collaboration—until they become self-sustainable.
The Global Ventures Programme is GEL's international launchpad for high-potential startups, research-led innovations and impact ventures seeking to expand beyond their home markets.
We connect selected ventures with the UK's business, academic, investor and innovation ecosystems—helping them validate, grow and scale globally.
Sharpen your vision, business model and growth roadmap.
Validate your solution for international markets.
Learn from founders, industry leaders and sector specialists.
Build investor-ready narratives and connect with the right investors.
Access partners, customers and pilot opportunities worldwide.
Establish credibility, partnerships and market access via UK.
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We identify high-potential ventures with the potential to solve meaningful problems at scale.
A deep-dive assessment of your strategy, market, team, technology and global readiness.
Tailored plan with mentoring, expert input, validation and venture-building support.
Introductions to investors, researchers, corporates and ecosystem partners.
Support for partnerships, pilots, viability and market entry through the UK.
Continued support until you achieve sustainable, independent and scalable growth.
For startups ready to grow and scale globally.
For research-led innovations before commercialisation.
We seek ambitious founders and researchers creating solutions with the potential for meaningful global impact.
High-potential startups
Research-led innovations
University spinouts & researcher teams
Impact ventures
Founders seeking international expansion
Join our global community of learners, innovators and changemakers. Let's start the conversation.