About R.I.S.E.
What we do
R.I.S.E. — Research & Innovation Studio for Entrepreneurs — is a London-based, not-for-profit venture studio.
We co-build ventures with scientists and entrepreneurs, turning promising research into practical applications and businesses with global potential.
From research validation and co-founder matching to business models, investment readiness and international expansion, we work alongside founders at each stage of the journey.
From research to global growth
We help founders move from the lab towards global markets through four connected stages.
01 · Research — Focus
Identify promising science, meaningful applications and the problems worth solving.
02 · Validation — Prove
Test technical feasibility, explore use cases and develop proof of concept.
03 · Venture building — Build
Bring together co-founders, shape the business model and prepare the venture for investment.
04 · Global growth — Land
Connect with local partners, explore new markets and support overseas operations.
Who We Work With
We collaborate with individuals and institutions operating at the frontiers of science and technology, including:
Universities and research institutes
PhD researchers and postdoctoral scientists
Principal investigators and lab leaders
Deep-tech venture capital funds
Industry R&D and innovation partners
Public and government-backed innovation bodies
R.I.S.E. serves as a bridge — connecting research, venture creation, and capital — while remaining firmly rooted in scientific integrity.
Let’s build what comes next.
Tell us about your research, venture or partnership idea and the support you’re looking for.