🚀 AcceleratorUniversity
Imperial Venture Catalyst Challenge
Run by Imperial College London|Backed by Imperial College London
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Application deadline
6 days left — 14 June 2026
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Investment
£100K prizes — no equity
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Cohort
3-month programme (Aug-Nov 2026) for Imperial students/alumni/ECRs; 25 teams; £100k prize fund
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Location
London (Imperial South Kensington)
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Fund size
£100K prize pool
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Instrument
Grant
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Region
London
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What they look for
Seed-stage startups with deep technology from Imperial College London research or the broader Imperial ecosystem. Focus on hard science and engineering.
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What to expect
Pitch competition and 6-month accelerator programme, £100K prize pool, Imperial investor network, IP support
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Team requirements
At least one Imperial College student, researcher, or staff member in the team
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Notable alumni
Nexeon, Cortendo (now Strongbridge), Peratech
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