The University of Surrey’s vHive programme – the UK’s first and only startup incubator dedicated to animal health and veterinary technology – is proving to be a magnet for high-growth animal health and veterinary technology businesses, providing more than 130 hours of tailored support to companies since it launched in 2024.
vHive is the result of a strategic alliance between the university and Zoetis, the world’s leading animal health company. The programme fosters innovation by supporting startups researching and developing products and services to improve health outcomes for pets and livestock.
Since launching in April 2024 with five startups, today the programme supports 11 early-stage companies in bringing their products or services to market.
Participating companies benefit from six months of fully funded membership at Surrey Research Park’s award-winning SETsquared business incubator, the UK’s leading university-led accelerator.
Based at the heart of the Surrey Innovation District ecosystem, companies gain access to bespoke business strategy mentoring, investor-readiness training, and office space alongside some of the UK’s most pioneering science and technology businesses.
To date, companies have received more than 130 hours of support from SETsquared and Zoetis to develop products ranging from groundbreaking antibacterial and antiviral coatings for veterinary medical equipment through to activity tracker wearables for pet cats.
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