Deep-tech accelerator programme for spinouts and startups.
We are the UK's top ranked start up accelerator. Enterprise Fellowships is our flagship programme for spinouts and startups.
Researchers and recent graduates are equipped with the skills, confidence and networks to become better entrepreneurs. With tailored training, coaching, and mentorship from leading engineers, you will learn the critical business skills required to be successful.
You'll learn alongside peers and experts while expanding your network in our global ecosystem of Fellows, investors, and industry leaders. We provide 12 months of funding so you can focus entirely on your business.
Best of all? As a charity, we offer funding for a year alongside this comprehensive support completely free: no fees, no equity, and no claim on your IP.
To learn more, read the Applicant Guidance Notes and attend one of the introductory webinars.
Our impact
entrepreneurs supported
follow on funding raised since joining the program
valuation increase by our awardees after completing program
awardees have been acquired
Our offering
We offer a grant of up to £75,000 plus coaching, training and mentoring. Graduates of the programme become Enterprise Hub members and gain lifetime support and access to our network.
105 hours of business training and peer learning over the first six months.
A business coach will offer bespoke support for six months to complement the training.
From one of our leading technology entrepreneurs, they will guide you over 12 months.
Use our network to make exceptional connections to entrepreneurs, corporates, experts and investors.
What will you learn?
Training sessions are delivered as approximately 105 hours of interactive workshops in the first six months of the programme. The content is pitched by the trainers to challenge startup and spinout founders at various levels of business acumen and cover topics in:
- leadership, governance and operations
- business modelling, value proposition and strategy
- marketing, sales and customers
- finance and funding sources
Who is the Enterprise Fellowships programme for?
We are looking for:
- university researchers wishing to spin out from UK universities and research institutes
- recent graduates who want to develop a startup
Who have:
- a protectable engineering or technology innovation
- the ambition to lead the business as CEO or COO
- a technology that has been validated in a lab or a relevant environment
Please read our full eligibility criteria and see the Applicant Guidance Notes for more details. If you have any questions, you can email the programme managers directly or join an applicant workshop.
Introductory webinars for applicants
We’ll provide an overview of the programme, explain the two application routes and their eligibility criteria, walk you through the selection process, and share practical insights into what makes a strong application. You'll also have the opportunity to gain valuable tips to help you prepare a competitive submission and maximise your chances of success.
For all applicants: Date: 22 July 2026 Wednesday, time: 10:00
For applicants to researcher route: Date: 28 July 2026 Tuesday, time 16:00
For applicants to recent graduate route Date: 03 August 2026 Monday, time 13:00
For applicants to researcher route: Date 07 August 2026 Friday, time 12:00
For applicants to recent graduate route: Date 12 August 2026 Wednesday, time 15:00
Panel discussion with Enterprise Fellowships alumni
Hear directly from alumni who have successfully completed the programme.
Join us to learn about their experiences, how they approached the application process, and the lessons they wish they had known before applying. They will also share practical tips on preparing a strong application and making the most of the Fellowship once you're on the programme.
- Maria Cerezo Sanchez - Co-Founder and CEO of NEUROBITE, spinout from the University of Glasgow
- Jani Shibuya - Co-Founder and CEO of Hychor, spinout from the University of Aberdeen
- Daniel Bautista Salinas - Founder and CEO of Symmetri Surgical, spinout from the Imperial College London
Date: 29 July 2026,Wednesday, time:13:30
Tech Transfer Officer webinars
These webinars are designed for Tech Transfer Officers and Commercialisation Managers, who play an important role in supporting spinout applications. We'll provide an overview of the application process, share guidance on how to best support applicants, and offer an opportunity to discuss questions and learn how we can work together to make the process as smooth and effective as possible.
Date: 6 August 2026, Thursday, time: 11:00
Date: 17 August 2026,Monday, time: 12:00
The Enterprise Fellowships programme is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors:
The Academy have made an assessment of the Enterprise Fellowship scheme against the principles of the Subsidy Control Act 2022 and have made this assessment available here. The Scheme has also been published on the transparency database (SC10913).