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Run by: Creative Destruction Lab (CDL) at Oxford Saïd·Backed by: Oxford Saïd Business School
None (no standard cash; objectives-based) — no equity
Science-based ventures in quantum, space, climate, health, or computational biology. Technical founders with deep IP or breakthrough technology.
First European CDL location (2019); streams across AI, Climate, FinTech, Space, Advanced Therapies; 80+ ventures/year
Run by: Scottish Enterprise·Backed by: Scottish Enterprise, £15M fund
From £15M Scottish Enterprise fund for Varies
Tech startups based in Scotland at pre-seed to seed stage. Sector-agnostic but strong interest in fintech, healthtech, and creative industries.
18-month venture-building programme; 116 companies supported; £51M+ raised
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: Roundhouse
£25 fee — no equity
Creative industry startups at idea stage. Music tech, fashion tech, arts tech, gaming, or content creation tools. London-based preferred.
2026 cohort; 4-month programme (13 Jan - 5 May 2026); ages 18-30
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