Deeptech Enterprise Fellowships Programme 2026

Deadline: Feb 16, 2026

masters | phd | other

12 months (duration)

partially funded

To Apply

Please visit the application link below to apply.

Opportunity Overview

🌟 About the Programme

The Deeptech Enterprise Fellowships aim to equip university researchers and recent graduates with the skills, confidence, and expertise required to launch and lead technology startups or spinouts.

Royal Academy of Engineering

🎁 Benefits

Participants of the programme will receive the following:

Grant: Up to £75,000 for 12 months to focus entirely on startup development.
Structured Training:
- 15 days (approximately 105 hours) of interactive workshops over 6 months.
Coaching and Mentoring:
- One-to-one business coaching for 6 months.
- Mentoring from leading technology entrepreneurs for 12 months.
Enterprise Hub Membership: Lifetime access to a network of entrepreneurs, corporates, experts, and investors.
Startup Development Support: Funding and a structured programme designed for lab-validated, protectable technology.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

The programme is open to the following candidates:

University researchers, ranging from PhD students to professors.
Recent graduates aiming to develop a spinout or startup.
Applicants who have decided to pursue commercialisation, not just exploring options.

📅 Application Date and Process

Application Deadline: 16 February, 2026
To apply, visit the application portal.

🔗 Scholarship Application Portal

View detailed information about the programme on the Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise Fellowships website.
Apply directly via the Grants Portal.

For more information, visit the official programme website or contact the Royal Academy of Engineering.

Benefits

Grant: Up to £75,000 for 12 months to focus entirely on startup development
Structured training: 15 days (approx. 105 hours) of interactive workshops over 6 months
Coaching and mentoring:
- One-to-one business coaching for 6 months
- Mentoring from leading technology entrepreneurs for 12 months
Enterprise Hub membership: Lifetime access to a network of entrepreneurs, corporates, experts, and investors
Startup development support: Funding and structured programme designed for lab-validated, protectable technology

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