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Run by: Techstars
$220K for 5%
Scalable tech startups with a strong founding team, clear product-market fit signal, and global ambition. Any sector, pre-seed to seed stage.
13-week programme; $220k ($20k equity + $200k convertible note)
Run by: Barclays Eagle Labs·Backed by: Barclays
Free — no equity
Female-founded or co-founded startups at seed stage seeking mentorship and corporate access. Sector-agnostic with focus on scalability.
Female Founder Accelerator powered by AccelerateHER; starts September 2026
Run by: Imperial College London·Backed by: Imperial College London
£100K prizes — no equity
Seed-stage startups with deep technology from Imperial College London research or the broader Imperial ecosystem. Focus on hard science and engineering.
3-month programme (Aug-Nov 2026) for Imperial students/alumni/ECRs; 25 teams; £100k prize fund
Run by: UnLtd
£8K-£18K grants — no equity
Social entrepreneurs using enterprise to solve social or environmental problems. Any stage from idea to scaling. Must demonstrate social impact potential.
Awards up to £18k for social entrepreneurs; 150 awards in 2023/24
Run by: UCL (University College London)·Backed by: UCL
None (no cash) — no equity
UCL students, staff, and recent alumni with early-stage ventures. Any sector. Must demonstrate innovation and commitment to building a company.
2-year equity-free incubator; Autumn 2026 cohort starts 15 Oct 2026; intakes twice yearly
Run by: Seedcamp
$350K-$1M for 7-10%
Pre-seed founders with big ideas tackling large markets. Sector-agnostic but strong interest in B2B SaaS, fintech, AI/ML, and developer tools. European focus.
550+ portfolio companies; $100bn+ enterprise value; rolling intake
Run by: Antler
£210K (up to £500K follow-on) for 8.5%
Exceptional individuals and early teams building category-defining companies. Open to pre-idea founders with strong domain expertise or technical backgrounds.
8-week London residency; next cohort starts 22 Sept 2026; rolling applications
Run by: Entrepreneur First (EF)·Backed by: Reid Hoffman, Matt Clifford
Up to $250K for 8%
Outstanding individuals before they have a company. Deep technical talent, domain experts, and ambitious operators ready to find a co-founder and build from scratch.
Rolling early/regular deadlines; equity-free grant + up to $250k investment
Run by: Foundervine·Backed by: Lloyds Banking Group
£21K grant pool — no equity
Underrepresented founders ready for intensive mentorship. Must have an idea or early product. Committed to 12-week programme. UK-based.
8-week accelerator with Lloyds; £21k grant funding; diverse-founder focus
Run by: Google·Backed by: Google
$100K cash + $200K Google Cloud credits — no equity
Black-led startups in Europe at seed to Series A. Must have a working product and demonstrate growth potential. Google Cloud credits included.
Funding ($50k-$100k) for Black-led startups across Europe; periodic windows
Run by: London & Partners·Backed by: Mayor of London / London & Partners
Free — no equity
London-based startups in hospitality, food & drink, retail, or consumer goods. Must be trading and seeking to scale in the London market.
For London-based UK-registered scaleups (10+ staff, £1m+ turnover); rolling intake, trade missions
Run by: Hatch Enterprise·Backed by: UBS, Lloyds Bank Foundation
Up to £5K grants — no equity
Founders from underrepresented backgrounds who are starting or growing a business. Very early stage. No experience or existing company needed.
UK-wide support for underrepresented founders; includes grants (The Hatch Fund) & business support
Run by: HSBC UK·Backed by: HSBC
None (no cash) — no equity
High-growth startups at seed to Series A, particularly in fintech, regtech, or sustainability tech. Must benefit from HSBC's commercial banking network.
Quarterly events & insights for HSBC Innovation Banking early-stage clients; invitation-based
Run by: L Marks·Backed by: Various corporate partners
None (no standard cash; pilot deals) — no equity
Startups ready to pilot with large corporates. Must have a working product and willingness to adapt for enterprise deployment. Multiple industry verticals.
Corporate innovation firm; 500+ alumni, $9.4B raised; 120+ programmes across 81 countries
Run by: Microsoft·Backed by: Microsoft
Up to $150K Azure credits — no equity
Startups building on Microsoft Azure or integrating Microsoft technologies. Any sector, pre-seed to Series B. Provides Azure credits and go-to-market support.
Founders Hub; rolling admissions; up to $150k Azure credits + AI services + mentorship
Run by: NatWest Bank·Backed by: NatWest
£1M prize pool (competition) — no equity
UK-based startups at any stage seeking mentorship, co-working, and access to NatWest's ecosystem. Sector-agnostic, focuses on scaling commercially.
12 physical hubs across the UK; continuous enrolment; free; 10-year milestone in 2025
Run by: Oxford University Innovation·Backed by: University of Oxford
£10K for 5% (Phase 2)
Startups licensing or spinning out University of Oxford research and IP. Any sector — typically deep tech, biotech, medtech, or AI.
Incubator for Oxford spin-outs and founded IP; 350+ companies created since 1987
Run by: SETsquared Partnership·Backed by: University of Bristol, Bath, Surrey, Exeter, Southampton
£172-£230/month membership fee — no equity
Tech startups in the South West of England. Preference for deep tech, cleantech, healthtech, and space. Pre-seed to seed stage.
270 members; £500M+ raised; ranked #1 UK university incubator by FT
Run by: Tramshed Tech·Backed by: British Business Bank (BBB)
Free — no equity
Women-led startups in Wales at pre-seed to seed stage. Any sector, but must be based in or willing to operate from Wales.
6-month programme for female tech founders with an MVP; fully funded by British Business Bank
Run by: Tramshed Tech·Backed by: Barclays Eagle Labs
Free — no equity
Very early stage founders in Wales exploring entrepreneurship. Idea to MVP stage. All sectors, no prior experience required.
10-week free accelerator for early-stage tech startups; waiting list for next cohort
Run by: Zinc VC·Backed by: British Business Bank (BBB) £28M
Varies (venture builder model) for ~15%
Mission-driven individuals passionate about solving major social challenges in health, education, or sustainability. No existing company needed — Zinc helps you build one.
12-month Venture Builder; programme starts Oct-Nov or Apr-May; up to £250k initial investment
Run by: Amazon Web Services·Backed by: Amazon
Up to $300K AWS credits — no equity
Startups at any stage building on AWS. Must have a viable product plan. Open to all sectors, provides cloud credits and technical support.
No cohort structure; continuous rolling applications for eligible pre-Series B startups
Run by: Birmingham City University (BCU)·Backed by: BCU, ERDF
None (no cash) — no equity
Creative and digital startups in Birmingham and the West Midlands. Makers, designers, and creative tech founders with physical or digital products.
Rolling monthly applications (3pm last day of month); pre-incubator and incubator at Birmingham City University
Run by: DASA·Backed by: Ministry of Defence (MOD)
£30K-£500K grants — no equity
Innovative companies and researchers with solutions for UK defence and security challenges. Open to any stage, from concept to commercial product.
Proposal-based funding; now part of UK Defence Innovation
Run by: Allied London·Backed by: Allied London
None (no cash) — no equity
Tech startups based in Greater Manchester. Any sector, pre-seed to seed. Founders with high ambition and willingness to engage with the local ecosystem.
Two cohorts (Start-ups & Growth); 12-month programme from Campfield Campus
Run by: Female Founders Rise
Fee-based (not free) — no equity
Women-led startups across Europe at pre-seed to seed stage. Tech-enabled with clear growth potential. Sector-agnostic.
8-week intensive + 4 months support; for female/non-binary founders raising within 3 months
Run by: Barclays Eagle Labs NI·Backed by: Barclays
None (no cash) — no equity
Northern Ireland-based startups at pre-seed to seed stage. Sector-agnostic, looking for commercially-minded founders with scalable models.
Northern Ireland tech accelerator; Pathway to Growth 2026 free sales-strategy workshops
Run by: Foundervine
Free — no equity
Underrepresented founders (Black, Asian, minority ethnic) building tech startups. Pre-seed to seed stage, any sector. UK-based.
6 in-person days; for founders raising in 3-6 months; 30 spaces
Run by: Ignite
£40K for 6%
Early-stage tech startups in the North East. Pre-seed founders with a working prototype or strong technical concept. All sectors.
One-week intensive (5-10 July 2026) for early-stage tech/life-science founders; 1700+ alumni
Run by: Innovate UK·Backed by: UKRI / UK Government
£50K-£2M grants — no equity
UK-based innovative businesses with strong IP, validated technology (TRL 5+), and a clear path to commercial scaling. All sectors, £25K–£50K grants.
Rolling/continuous funding for early-stage UK businesses; most recent round closed Feb 2026
Run by: Innovate UK·Backed by: UKRI / UK Government
Up to £75K — no equity
Women-led innovative businesses in any sector with high growth potential. Must have a novel product, service, or process ready to commercialise.
Women in Innovation Awards 2025/26; closed Feb 2026; grant + support package
Run by: King's College London·Backed by: King's College London
Free — no equity
King's College London students, staff, and alumni with venture ideas. Early stage, any sector. Must demonstrate innovation and growth potential.
12-month programme for King's ventures; 18 ventures in 2024-25; 3% equity only on £1M+ raise/revenue
Run by: Lloyds Banking Group·Backed by: Lloyds Banking Group
None (no cash) — no equity
Startups in fintech, wealthtech, insurtech, or regtech with products relevant to Lloyds Banking Group's strategic priorities. Ready for corporate pilots.
12-week collaborative innovation programme; 2026 round closed 6 Mar 2026
Run by: Oxford Saïd Business School·Backed by: University of Oxford
£10K-£40K — no equity
University of Oxford students and researchers commercialising research. Very early stage with novel IP. Up to £10K non-dilutive grant.
£40k equity-free grant for pre-seed/seed Oxford founders; last round closed mid-May 2026
Run by: PXN / BBB NPIF II·Backed by: British Business Bank (NPIF II)
Up to £200K for Equity
UK startups outside London, particularly in the North. Pre-seed stage, any sector. Must demonstrate innovative approach to a significant market.
Third cohort; up to 12 businesses, 8 receive £200k equity investment; 85% of cohort 1 secured follow-on
Run by: Robert Gordon University (RGU)·Backed by: Robert Gordon University
£3K grant — no equity
Startups in energy, health, digital, or food & drink sectors with connections to the North East Scotland ecosystem. Pre-seed to seed stage.
Impact North 2026 cohort; 26 startups; 5-month programme (Dec 2025-Jun 2026); £3k equity-free seed
Run by: CodeBase / Scottish Government·Backed by: Scottish Government
Free — no equity
Scottish tech startups at any stage looking for co-working, mentorship, and community. Part of the Scottish Government's tech ecosystem initiative.
10-week programme (Build/Grow/Raise tracks); Spring 2026 cohort closed; free, Scottish Government funded
Run by: Innovate UK·Backed by: UKRI / UK Government
£25K-£50K — no equity
Early-career researchers and innovators under 35 who want to commercialise their research. Academic or industry affiliation required.
Growth Catalyst Early Stage (£25-50k grants); last round closed Aug 2025; next intake unannounced
Run by: Baltic Ventures / LCRCA·Backed by: Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA)
£25K-£100K for ASA 20% discount
Startups in the North East of England, particularly Newcastle/Gateshead. Creative, digital, and tech sectors. Pre-seed to seed stage.
3-month in-person cohort Sept-Nov 2026 in Liverpool; up to 12 companies; £25k initial, up to £100k total
Run by: FFinc·Backed by: BGF (£300M fund)
None from FFinc (BGF follow-on possible) — no equity
Female-founded startups in financial services and fintech. Pre-seed to Series A. Products addressing banking, payments, insurance, or wealth.
6-month programme for female-founded UK businesses; partners HSBC, Block, Wilson Sonsini; next cohort begins October 2026
Run by: Morgan Stanley·Backed by: Morgan Stanley
$150K for Equity (varies)
Diverse-led tech startups building enterprise software, particularly in fintech, regtech, or business process automation. Must have a working product.
5-month programme; £250K per startup (or nonprofit grant); ~29 startups per cohort; Americas, Europe, MENA, Africa
Run by: Foundervine·Backed by: Barclays
Free — no equity
Black-led startups in the UK at seed stage or later. Any sector with high growth potential. Must demonstrate commercial traction or clear path to revenue.
12-week programme (28 May - 20 Aug 2026); workshops, 1:1 coaching, investor intros
Run by: Cambridge Judge Business School·Backed by: University of Cambridge
Free — no equity
Cambridge-affiliated entrepreneurs at idea to early-revenue stage. Must have a connection to the University of Cambridge ecosystem.
11-week structured programme; 498 ventures supported since 2013, 110 funded, £781m+ raised