The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is a twelve-month programme to provide knowledge and leadership development, paired with experiential learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities — to support the development of a strong talent pipeline in science and technology VC investment in the UK.
The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship programme is delivered by Imperial College London and the Royal Academy of Engineering and supported by the Department of Science Innovation and Technology.
What does this programme offer?
- Tailored teaching: our programme is meticulously designed to cater to mid-career VCs and entrepreneurs transitioning to VC, providing tailored, best in class content and teaching in the deep tech and life sciences sectors.
- Experiential learning with real world impact: practical learning will be included through project and case study work, mentorship and coaching which will enable fellows to apply their knowledge directly to real investment opportunities and sharpen their skills in identifying high-potential venturers.
- Customised networking for lasting connections: opportunity to join a carefully curated network of professionals and experts across the UK and beyond, fostering connections within the science and technology investment communities, ensuring worthwhile commitment of time and effort.
- Exclusive access to leading industry insights: delivered by academics and practitioners, providing a deep understanding of the science and technology venture landscape and investment opportunities.
Who is the programme for?
Mid-level VC investors and related investment professionals, as well as recently exited entrepreneurs transitioning into VC, who are interested in enhancing their ability to manage Venture Capital funds specialised in supporting science and engineering-based portfolio companies.
To be eligible for the programme you must:
- Be based in the UK
- Work in a UK based VC firm (or a VC firm investing in the UK), pension fund, institutional investor, or be an exited founder with the experience of raising equity funding at Series B+
- Have the ambition to become a significant investor in the science, technology and engineering startups/scale ups and be able to commit the required time to the Fellowship programme
- Have a minimum of 3 years of engagement in the UK VC ecosystem
- Have the support from your firm/prospective employer to join the programme
Successful applicants will be asked to contribute £15,000 towards the cost of the Fellowship, which we expect in most cases will be covered by the applicant’s employer. Although there is no guarantee of this yet, scholarships might be available to support successful candidates who have not been able to secure sponsorship from their employers.
The programme is designed to run in conjunction with current employment: core instruction, experiential learning and networking sessions will be delivered across seven sessions (every 6-8 weeks). Employers will be asked to approve participants’ time spent on the fellowship.
We welcome applications from underrepresented groups in the VC industry and from applicants outside London. If you have any questions about the eligibility for the programme, please contact us on: STFellowships@raeng.org.uk
Your journey
With the Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship, you have a year to invest time and energy into your long-term career and help shape the future of the deep tech and life sciences investment landscape in the UK.
The bespoke programme, will be jointly delivered by Imperial College London and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Fellows will become part of an alumni community that will facilitate peer-to-peer learning and engagement beyond the Fellowship.
As part of the programme you will receive:
Programme dates and content
The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship programme is delivered by Imperial College London and the Royal Academy of Engineering and supported by the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology.
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