A 12-week accelerator program to build commercial momentum. 

TRAM Runway is a 12-week pre-accelerator program designed to help research teams refine their problem-solution fit and prepare for market entry. Building on the foundations of TRAM Track, Runway provides intensive and bespoke support as teams develop their commercial strategies and business models.

The program supports researchers to turn their ideas into impactful ventures by offering guidance on assets, the entrepreneurial ecosystem, and team dynamics.

Through iterative development, participants validate their product-market fit, build entrepreneurial tools, and assess the potential of their solution to become a viable business, including social ventures.

By the end of TRAM Runway, teams will have developed a business model, IP strategy, a clear roadmap for next steps, and increased confidence in advancing their entrepreneurial journey.

  • Validate your business model 

  • Develop your go-to-market strategy  

  • Progress your commercial planning 

  • Navigate you path towards research impact 

Why join?

Each team participates in a weekly 30-minute coaching session with the TRAM Runway Manager. These sessions offer focused, tailored support to address your team’s unique needs and guide you through the program’s content. 

Coaching   

  • “During TRAM Runway, the learning trajectory was steep but the progress we made exceeded expectations. This would not have been possible without the unwavering support of all the TRAM team members, particularly Merida, who went above and beyond as my coach and sometimes go-to therapist. With Merida’s absolute belief in the potential of Vis-CAT, I went from a single person research idea to founding a startup company, developing our first digital prototype, bringing in expert team members and submitting a patent and trademark, all during the 12-week TRAM Runway program!”

    Christine Nearchou, Founder of Vis-CAT.  

  • “Merida made TRAM Runway a fun and valuable experience, even better than we were expecting. The startup journey can be lonely at times; TRAM Runway connected me with others on similar paths. Hearing from different experts each week also really helped to guide us along the way. With the support of the entire MEC community and dedicated mentors, we feel optimistic about our future success.”

    Nicole Jenkins, Founder and CEO of FeBI Technologies. 

Interested in joining TRAM Runway?