🎓 FellowshipAI / Deeptech
Conception X
Run by Conception X|Backed by XTX Markets, Barclays
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Application deadline
1 September 2026
Programme: 1 January 2027
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Investment
TBD for TBD equity
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Cohort
9-month programme; ~100 PhD founders/yr; 191 deeptech companies built; 3 exits
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Location
UK (university-embedded) (hybrid)
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Instrument
Equity
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Equity
TBD
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Region
UK-wide
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What they look for
PhD researchers and postdocs building deep-tech ventures from their research. AI, quantum, advanced materials, synthetic biology, or computational science.
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What to expect
12-month fellowship — commercialise PhD research, co-founder matching, venture building, seed funding pathway
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Team requirements
PhD researchers and postdocs at UK universities looking to commercialise deep-tech research
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Notable alumni
Humanloop, Rahko, Infinitopes, Holistic AI, TurinTech
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Recent news
Sep 2026 applications open for 2027 cohort
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