💡 Pre-acceleratorUniversity
Imperial We Innovate
Run by Imperial College London|Backed by Imperial College London
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Application deadline
Applications closed
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Investment
£30K prizes — no equity
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Cohort
6-month programme (Jan-Jun 2026) for women-led teams; £30k equity-free prize fund
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Location
London
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Fund size
£30K prize pool
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Instrument
Grant
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What they look for
Women and non-binary entrepreneurs from the Imperial community. Very early stage — idea to MVP. Any sector with technology component.
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What to expect
12-week pre-accelerator, idea validation, pitch training, prize competition, pathway into VCC
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Team requirements
Imperial College students, staff, or recent graduates with an early-stage idea
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Notable alumni
Carbon Cell, Peachies, PulpaTronics, SURU Together, MUJU Earth
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Recent news
Sep 2026 applications for 2027 cohort
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