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London, UK - April 18, 2024 - BoobyBiome co-founder and Chief Technical Officer, Dr Tara O’Driscoll, has been awarded a place on the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Shott Scale-Up Accelerator (Cohort 15). Dr O’Driscoll joins 14 other senior leaders of UK-based engineering and technology SMEs in the programme. The Shott Scale Up Accelerator is a year-long initiative designed to enhance the leadership skills of experienced decision-makers within rapidly growing SMEs, enabling them to elevate their businesses to new heights.
Dr O’Driscoll said, “I am thrilled to join the Shott Scale-Up Accelerator Programme as it offers invaluable opportunities for my business's growth journey. The training workshops promise to be enlightening, providing essential considerations for scaling up our business effectively and guiding us on how to manage a growing team. Connecting with peers who share similar business challenges will also enable us to learn from each other's experiences and exchange valuable insights. Overall, I am confident that the Shott Scale-Up Accelerator Programme will equip us with the tools, knowledge, and connections necessary to propel our business towards greater success.”
The Shott Scale-Up Accelerator Programme is a comprehensive platform empowering tech leaders on their path to growth and success. Over twelve months, participants engage in a 52-hour growth training programme, receive personalised 1:1 leadership coaching, and benefit from individual business mentoring by industry-leading engineers with a proven track record. Additionally, awardees are granted a £10,000 training fund for global leadership courses and gain access to a diverse investor network, along with regular guidance from a dedicated relationship manager.
The programme also includes full access to Culture+ for fostering inclusive cultures, lifetime co-working space access, and membership to exclusive events and mentoring opportunities provided by the Royal Academy of Engineering’s Enterprise Hub. With a focus on six key areas crucial for scaling a business, the programme equips participants with the necessary tools, resources, and connections for sustained growth and success.
Dr O’Driscoll added, “This program will strengthen my, and consequently the team's, ability to navigate the challenges of our rapidly expanding business as we begin to translate our product from R&D stage to commercial stage.”
The Royal Academy of Engineering is now accepting new applications for the next cohort. You can find more information here: https://bit.ly/3tr0wOW.
About BoobyBiome
BoobyBiome is a biotechnology company that is dedicated to improving infant health and well-being. Their research focuses on developing evidence-based strategies to promote healthy microbial colonisation in infants and prevent common infant health issues. The company's mission is to empower parents to make informed decisions about their infant's health and to provide them with innovative tools they need to support their baby's development.
For more information about BoobyBiome and its innovative solutions, please visit www.boobybiome.com.