Primera Impact

Primera Impact represents an innovative investment competition designed specifically for startups addressing critical healthcare challenges. Born from a strategic partnership between the prestigious University of Cambridge research community and Primera Capital, a forward-thinking venture capital fund headquartered in San Francisco, this initiative bridges academic excellence with practical investment expertise. The competition serves as a launchpad for emerging companies demonstrating exceptional potential to transform healthcare landscapes through innovative solutions.

The competition's distinctive approach combines rigorous academic assessment with real-world venture capital evaluation methodologies. By leveraging the University of Cambridge's renowned research capabilities alongside Primera Capital's extensive investment experience, participants receive unprecedented access to both scientific validation and commercial viability assessment. This dual perspective creates a uniquely valuable platform for healthcare innovators seeking not only funding but also strategic guidance from leaders in both academic and investment spheres.

Primera Impact focuses primarily on early-stage healthcare ventures with transformative potential across various subsectors including digital health, medical devices, therapeutics, and healthcare delivery models. The competition particularly values startups demonstrating clear scientific merit, scalable business models, and meaningful social impact potential. Selected companies typically exhibit strong technical foundations coupled with practical implementation strategies that can address significant healthcare challenges at scale.

Beyond financial investment, winners of the Primera Impact competition gain access to valuable ecosystem resources including mentorship from seasoned healthcare entrepreneurs, connections to potential strategic partners, and visibility within both the Cambridge and San Francisco innovation communities. This comprehensive support system reflects Primera Impact's core mission of catalyzing game-changing healthcare startups that demonstrate genuine promise toward creating positive global impact. The initiative represents a commitment to identifying and nurturing ventures that balance commercial viability with meaningful contributions to human health and wellbeing.