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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: Bethnal Green Ventures (BGV)
£60K (+ £1M follow-on fund access) for 7%
Tech for good startups tackling climate, health, democracy, or economic justice. Early stage — idea to MVP. Diverse founding teams strongly encouraged.
Early-stage tech-for-good VC; 209 portfolio companies; Spring 2026 cohort of 12
Run by: Innovate UK / WMAHSN·Backed by: Innovate UK
None (no cash) — no equity
Health and life sciences startups ready for commercial partnerships. Focus on medtech, digital health, genomics, or health data analytics. West Midlands connection preferred.
West Midlands Health Tech Innovation Accelerator; Innovate UK funded; 21 partner organisations
Run by: UCL (University College London)·Backed by: UCL
Free — no equity
Education technology startups with products backed by learning science. Must leverage research-driven approaches to improve educational outcomes.
Leading European EdTech accelerator; 260+ companies supported; 3-month equity-free programme; London/Paris/Toronto/Dubai
Run by: West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA)·Backed by: WYCA, £4.5M UKSPF fund
None (no cash) — no equity
Healthtech startups at seed stage or later with validated products. Looking for solutions in drug discovery, diagnostics, medical devices, or digital therapeutics.
Second cohort launched 30 Apr 2026 with 30 innovators; 6-month programme; free; 125+ companies to date
Run by: NHS England / Health Innovation Network (HIN)·Backed by: NHS, NIHR
None (no cash) — no equity
Digital health startups addressing NHS priorities: AI diagnostics, remote monitoring, mental health tech, or operational efficiency. Must have evidence of clinical need.
12-month programme; Cohort 7 current; applications currently closed