🚀 AcceleratorUniversity
Cambridge START Accelerator
Run by University of Cambridge / Cambridge Enterprise|Backed by University of Cambridge
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Application deadline
Rolling admissions
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Investment
£30K-£100K for SAFE (20% discount) equity
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Cohort
Part of Founders at the University of Cambridge; £30k upfront + up to £70k match; alumni raised £14m+
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Location
Cambridge, UK
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Instrument
Safe
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Equity
SAFE (20% discount)
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Region
Cambridge
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What they look for
University of Cambridge students and researchers exploring entrepreneurship. Very early stage — idea or research with commercial potential.
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What to expect
Intensive 12-week programme, SAFE investment, Cambridge Enterprise IP licensing support, access to Cambridge investors
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Team requirements
Cambridge University spinout or founding team with significant Cambridge connection
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Notable alumni
Arm, Raspberry Pi, CSR
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Recent news
Nov 2026 for START 4 cohort
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