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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: Accenture·Backed by: Accenture, major banks and insurers
None (no cash) — no equity
Fintech startups building enterprise solutions for capital markets, payments, insurance, or wealth management. Must be ready to pilot with major financial institutions.
12-week programme; 2026 cohort of 14 startups; access to 45+ financial institutions
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: Founders Factory·Backed by: L'Oréal, Guardian, Hatch, Aviva, others
£30K-$150K for 4-25%
Pre-seed and seed startups in health, education, financial services, or media/entertainment. Preference for founders with domain expertise and a working MVP.
Multiple sector accelerators open (Healthcare, Fintech, Mining, Climate); pre-seed/seed
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: 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: JPMorgan Chase·Backed by: JPMorgan Chase
None (no cash) — no equity
Early-stage fintech companies with innovative products in payments, lending, wealth management, or capital markets infrastructure. UK or Europe-based.
12-week hybrid accelerator for UK fintech founders (up to £1m ARR); rolling review; all expenses covered
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: Lloyd's of London·Backed by: Lloyd's of London
None (no cash) — no equity
Fintech startups with a working product addressing retail banking, SME finance, insurance, or financial inclusion. Must be ready for a corporate pilot.
10-week accelerator selecting ~10 teams; Cohort 16 runs Apr-Jul 2026; alumni raised $1B+
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: 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