Enterprise Fellowships: Applications now open
Secure up to £75,000 in equity-free funding and join a 12-month accelerator programme for engineering spinouts and start-ups.
Deeptech accelerator for spinouts and startups
The Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Hub is running a 12-month tech accelerator programme to help researchers and recent graduates turn engineering innovations into scalable businesses.
Successful applicants receive:
- up to £75,000 equity-free grant
- 12-month tailored skills programme
- 1-to-1 coaching and mentoring from experienced tech entrepreneurs
Once the Enterprise Fellowship is completed, awardees become Hub members, gaining lifetime access to co-working spaces and meeting rooms in Belfast, London, Swansea, Glasgow, Newcastle, Liverpool and Sheffield.
Eligibility
The Enterprise Fellowships programme is open to:
- academic spinouts: engineers and researchers commercialising university research, (often working with a Technology Transfer Office)
- graduate-led start-ups: recent graduates developing engineering innovations with the potential to scale
Read the full eligibility criteria.
Applications for the next round close on 16 February 2026.
Potential applicants can join online sessions with programme managers to learn about the application process and ask questions. The webinars will take place on:
- 15 January and 9 February 2026 - for academic spinouts
- 23 January and 11 February 2026 - graduate startups
For full details, to join webinars, and apply - visit the Enterprise Fellowships website.
First published 15 January 2026