The UK cohort of the global zero-equity, zero-fee MassChallenge accelerator network.
- The offer:
- $20k per company
- Location:
- East London, United Kingdom
- Duration:
- 18 weeks
What you need to qualify
- Less than GBP 3M capital raised and less than GBP 3M in sales
- You do not need to be incorporated to apply
- An impactful product or technology with the potential to drive substantial economic growth and to transform society
- A viable concept, with evidence of traction and a path to financial sustainability
- A scalable concept with competitive pricing
- A strategic connection with the UK, and the ability to travel to London and to Switzerland for the in-person activities
Eligibility
- Eligible stages
- All stages
- Countries
- Global, subject to the provider’s eligibility and approval
How to apply
- 1
Check the published eligibility thresholds
Confirm your startup has raised less than GBP 3M and has less than GBP 3M in sales. Incorporation is not required to apply.
- 2
Submit the online application form
Applications are made on the form linked from the MassChallenge UK programme page, before the closing date published for that cohort.
- 3
Go through online judging
The programme states that the selection process is carried out online, so no travel is needed before you are accepted.
- 4
Run the programme in London
Accepted startups take part for four months from June to October, with office space in the Royal Docks, London, mentoring from 400+ experts and access to 20+ global corporate partners.
- 5
Travel for the in-person components
Founders must be able to travel to the London activities and to the Switzerland in-person events, and to the awards ceremony held in London in October.