RebelBio

RebelBio is one of several SOSV backed startup accelerators, and is the first accelerator in the world to focus solely on life science startups. RebelBio began in 2014 in Cork, Ireland, but relocated to the Imperial College of London in 2018 for a more business friendly environment. They offer funding, co-working space, mentorship and access to the RebelBio network of alumni, investors, corporate partners, and media partners.



During RebelBio's accelerator program Startup teams compete to be selected. Once selection is complete, each team member is referred to as a "rebel for the duration of the program. The teams head to Imperial College London for RebelBio's 3 months accelerator program. Their accelerator program encourages scientists to participate, and attempts to transform them into entrepreneurs. Each startup focuses on developing life science based products, and learns how to grow their business during the three month accelerator program. Each accelerator cohort finishes with Investor Month; a month where teams get to pitch their businesses to investors in hope of receiving more funding and create important business connections.

Accelerator Cohorts

Cohort 1 (2014)

RebelBio's first cohort in 2014 consisted of: Afineur, Hyasynth, Kilobaser, and Perfect Day. 

Cohort 2 (2015)

RebelBio's second cohort in 2015 consisted of: Aranex Biotech, BioCellection, GlowDx, PILI, Prospective Research Inc., Saphium, Sothic Bioscience. 

Cohort 3 (2016)

RebelBio's third cohort in 2016 consisted of: Anu Dairy, Cell Reserves Inc, Chinova Bioworks, The Banana Chronicle, Helixworks, Hexafly, Magenta Biolabs, MicroSynbiotiX, MilisBio, Moirai Biodesign, Spira, and Unibiome. 

Cohort 4 (2017)

RebelBio's fourth cohort in 2017 consisted of: Alternative Plants, Canuevo Biotech, Cell Free Tech, CyCa OncoSolutions, Hemoalgae, Galactica Biotech, Khonsu Therapeutics, NuLeaf Tech, OaCP S.R.L, Phyteau, Plantedit, SwaLife Biotech, and VALANX Biotech.

Cohort 5 (2018)

RebelBio's fifth cohort in 2018 consisted of: Algiknit, Biomimetic Solutions, Caura, Chronomics, DaekiTech, Encelo Laboratories, Magellan Life Sciences, NeuroCreate, Visusnano Ltd, and VivoKey.