Europe's leading early-stage tech-for-good accelerator, with 140+ portfolio companies since 2012.
- The offer:
- $60k per company
- Location:
- London, United Kingdom
- Duration:
- 6 weeks
What you need to qualify
- Innovative application of technology.
- Scalability: the potential to reach a GBP 100m to 200m enterprise value within 8 to 10 years.
- Intentionality and purpose: the venture exists to deliver social or environmental outcomes.
- Direct impact: the solution addresses the problem directly rather than at a remove.
- Reducing inequality, through affordability and accessibility.
- Early stage, and at a point where the venture is suitable for investment.
- The team is available for the six-week hybrid programme in London.
- UK incorporated, or willing to incorporate in the UK, with global ambitions.
- The team has the right to work in the UK.
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Check you fit one of the three focus areas
BGV backs founders using technology to address social and environmental problems in three areas: a sustainable planet, healthy lives or an inclusive society.
- 2
Submit the application form
Applications go through the form BGV hosts on Airtable, linked from bethnalgreenventures.com/apply. No warm introduction is required, and BGV also offers a Talk to BGV route for questions before applying.
- 3
Interview online if shortlisted
For the Autumn 2026 cohort the apply page states that interviews will take place online between 8th to 15th July 2026. For the Spring 2026 cohort, applications closed on 4th January 2026 and interviews were held online at the end of January.
- 4
Receive the investment decision, then start the programme
The apply page states that investment offers will be made at the end of July 2026 and that the Autumn programme starts in September 2026.