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BGF Early Stage Investment
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BGF's Early Stage team backs deep tech and life sciences founders across the UK and Ireland with initial investments of £3m–£10m (late seed to Series B), plus access to follow-on funding. Backed by an evergreen fund structure and the resources of a later-stage growth investor with 600+ investments and 200+ exits across the full BGF portfolio. Deep tech sectors include semiconductors & photonics, advanced materials, AI & software platforms, and energy storage. Life sciences sectors include drug discovery, MedTech, diagnostics, and advanced tools. Must be privately-owned, IP-protected, and HQ'd in the UK or Ireland. Applications accepted on a rolling basis — pitch directly to the Early Stage team.
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opportunities.labels.deadline31 Dec 2026
📍 UK and Ireland
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NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator
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Free nationwide accelerator programme with 12 physical hubs across the UK and virtual support. Provides mentorship, peer networks, and tailored growth programmes for UK entrepreneurs at any stage. NatWest is expanding the community to 50,000 entrepreneurs in 2026. Open to both NatWest customers and non-customers. Application in Rolling Basis.
ProfessionalsEntrepreneurs
opportunities.labels.deadline31 Dec 2026
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Cyberport Incubation Programme (CIP) — Rolling Applications
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香港數碼港創業培育計劃（CIP）是本港規模最大、最具公信力的政府資助初創培育計劃，專為數碼科技初創提供24個月全面支援。 支援內容：
- 高達港幣 500,000 元資助
- 高達港幣 200,000 元駐場辦公室租金補貼
- 免費使用數碼港設施及共享工作間
- 專屬商業及技術指導、培訓課程
- 投資者配對、海外展覽及商業推廣機會
EntrepreneursTech
opportunities.labels.deadline31 Dec 2026
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HKSTP Incubation Programme
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3-year incubation programme by Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) for tech ventures to commercialise products, enter markets, and gain investment. Supports sectors including AI, intelligent connected systems, biomedical, and sustainability. Provides up to HKD 1.29 million in support, plus R&D resources and global market access. Rolling applications accepted year-round.
EntrepreneursTech
opportunities.labels.deadline31 Dec 2026
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Grant funding to start or grow your business
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- Start-Up Grants – up to £500
Just getting started or earning under £500/mth - Business Grants – up to £2,000
Trading under 2 years, earning £500+ /mth
SWEF provides grant funding for young people aged 18-30 to start or grow their business when banks or family aren't an option. Apply through your local Community Foundation who will guide you through the process. (in rolling basis)
Youth
opportunities.labels.deadline31 Dec 2026
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Trading for Good: Community Business
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Develop your community business's income and impact through a specialist programme of support and a Match Trading™ Grant.
- England
- October 1, 2026 – October 31, 2027
- Duration: 11 days spread over 12 months
- Deadline: April 29, 2026
- Learning and development programme
- Match Trading™ Grant of up to £4,000
- Ready-made network of others like you
- Expert insights
- Peer-to-peer learning
- Join our community of 3k+ SSE fellows
- Generate income to be invested in your community through trading.
- Create a resilient, growing community business.
- Adapt to changes in external environments.
- Develop emotional resourcefulness.
- Build and benefit from new networks.
- Positively impact your community.
Social impact
opportunities.labels.deadline3 Mar 2026
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SXSW London Venture Spotlight 2026
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Applications are now open for Venture Spotlight, a university-affiliated startup pitch competition taking place at SXSW London in June 2026. The programme is designed to platform Europe’s most promising startups emerging from academic institutions across deep tech, life sciences, climate tech, and design & interactive media. Venture Spotlight offers founders a rare opportunity to present their work on a global stage: connecting with investors, industry leaders, partners, and new audiences beyond their immediate discipline.
Prizes for the competition include
• £100k as first prize;
• £50k as second prize;
• £25k as third prize
• All given in the form of ASA/SAFE investments
As a semi-finalists, you will be asked to pitch on stage at SXSW London in June 2026. If you apply, your application will be reviewed by SXSW London programming team and our jury including investors from funds including Albion VC, Amadeus Capital, Google Deep Mind, Sofinnova Partners, Cherry Ventures, Mercia Ventures, Speed Invest, General Catalyst, Local Globe and more. Full jury will be announced later this month.
Key dates for Venture Spotlight Competition 2026:
12th January 2026 – Submissions Open
8th March (23:59 GMT) 2026 - Submissions Close
10th March – 15th March – SXSW London Internal Scoring
16th March – 22nd April – Advisory Board Scoring
24th April – Successful and unsuccessful applicants notified
4th May – Top 20 Announced
1st – 6th June (SXSW London festival):
2nd June – Semi Final Workshops
3rd June – Semi Finals
4th June (AM) – Finals
4th June (PM) – Venture Spotlight Lunch
Prizes for the competition include
• £100k as first prize;
• £50k as second prize;
• £25k as third prize
• All given in the form of ASA/SAFE investments
As a semi-finalists, you will be asked to pitch on stage at SXSW London in June 2026. If you apply, your application will be reviewed by SXSW London programming team and our jury including investors from funds including Albion VC, Amadeus Capital, Google Deep Mind, Sofinnova Partners, Cherry Ventures, Mercia Ventures, Speed Invest, General Catalyst, Local Globe and more. Full jury will be announced later this month.
Key dates for Venture Spotlight Competition 2026:
12th January 2026 – Submissions Open
8th March (23:59 GMT) 2026 - Submissions Close
10th March – 15th March – SXSW London Internal Scoring
16th March – 22nd April – Advisory Board Scoring
24th April – Successful and unsuccessful applicants notified
4th May – Top 20 Announced
1st – 6th June (SXSW London festival):
2nd June – Semi Final Workshops
3rd June – Semi Finals
4th June (AM) – Finals
4th June (PM) – Venture Spotlight Lunch
Entrepreneurs
opportunities.labels.deadline8 Mar 2026
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The Santander Women Business Leaders’ mentoring programme
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Opportunity details Our Santander Women Business Leaders’ Mentoring Programme (WBL) is back for its eighth year, reaffirming our commitment to UK female founders and business owners. Who can apply? This programme is open to you if you are:
- a Santander business customers, or interested in becoming one
- a female founder, owner or majority shareholder of a business, registered in the UK, Channel Islands (Jersey & Guernsey) and the Isle of Man trading for a minimum of 18 months
- closes Monday, 9 March, 2026
- announcement of successful applications and outcomes by 30 March
- programme will officially launch in April and run through to November
EntrepreneursWomen
opportunities.labels.deadline9 Mar 2026
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免費 Gen AI 技能培訓 + 認證機會 | Google Launchpad for Women – International Women’s Day Edition (EMEA) 2026
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在人工智能迅速發展的時代，生成式 AI（Generative AI）與雲端技術已成為推動企業創新與轉型的重要力量。Google Cloud 推出的 Google Launchpad for Women – International Women’s Day Edition (EMEA) 2026，正是一項專為提升女性在 AI 與雲端領域影響力而設的專業培訓計劃，同時亦歡迎來自不同背景的專業人士參與。 本活動為期兩天，採用線上形式進行，旨在協助參加者建立生成式 AI 的核心知識框架，理解其在業務策略與組織管理中的應用，並進一步提升數碼領導力。 活動資訊
- 活動形式：線上舉行
- 活動日期：2026 年 3 月 11–12 日
- 對象：不限技術背景，適合各行各業專業人士
- 官方報名頁面（需 Access Code）：
https://rsvp.withgoogle.com/events/google_cloud_launchpad_for_women_emea_gail_2026/home
- 生成式 AI 基本概念與應用場景
- 大型語言模型（LLMs）及其在企業中的實際應用
- 生成式 AI 在組織轉型與決策中的策略角色
- Google Cloud 相關工具與解決方案介紹
- 與 Google Cloud 專家及同儕交流的機會
- 免費專業培訓 —— 由 Google Cloud 提供系統化內容
- 業界認可認證機會 —— 強化履歷與專業競爭力
- 適合非技術背景人士 —— 重點在於理解與應用，而非編程能力
- 拓展國際視野與人脈網絡 —— 與 EMEA 地區專業人士交流
Women
opportunities.labels.deadline10 Mar 2026
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Eagle Labs Funding Readiness Programme
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Opportunity details Many founders and entrepreneurs are confused by the funding options available to them. To help them navigate the funding landscape better, we’ve designed a programme that helps demystify the funding journey and provides founders with the skills and knowledge they need to fund their business growth. The programme includes 10 weeks of online sessions, taking place every Friday from 10:00am – 1:00pm, covering:
- Grant funding
- Crowdfunding
- Equity investment
- Debt funding
- Alternative ways of funding your business
- Improve your knowledge of the funding landscape
- Learn about the available innovation grant funds and what makes a compelling grant application
- Understand how to plan, market and deliver a successful crowdfunding campaign
- Connect, network and learn from a cohort of ambitious businesses like yours who are looking to grow
- Gain access to educational content
- Receive additional support from the Eagle Labs team after the programme ends
- Receive 1:1 mentoring support from a grant and/or crowdfunding expert*
- Benefit from tailored and 1:1 investor readiness support to help you shape and deliver a compelling pitch to potential investors*
- You’ve created your minimal viable product (MVP)
- You’re ready to bring your product to market or have already
- You’re exploring funding within the next 6-18 months
- You operate within key technology and innovation sectors
EntrepreneursYouth
opportunities.labels.deadline13 Mar 2026
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UK StartUp Awards 2026
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The UK's leading national startup awards, recognising outstanding early-stage businesses across all sectors and regions. Multiple categories available — tech, social impact, food, finance, sustainability, creative industries, and more.
Eligibility: UK-based businesses that started trading on or after 1 January 2023, or pre-trading/in development. Free to enter.
Benefits:
Eligibility: UK-based businesses that started trading on or after 1 January 2023, or pre-trading/in development. Free to enter.
Benefits:
- National media exposure and PR
- Access to judges, investors, and a founder peer community
- Every entrant receives detailed written feedback on their application
- Finalists gain partner perks, events, and investor introductions
- Applications Open: Tues 13th January
- Applications Close: Midnight Mon 16th March
- Shortlist Announced: Wed 25th March
- Regional StartUp Awards Ceremonies: 2nd June – 25th June
- National Resubmission Open: Mon 29th June
- National Resubmission Close: Midnight Mon 13 July
- National UK StartUp Awards Ceremony: Thurs 10 September
EntrepreneursSocial impactCreative
opportunities.labels.deadline16 Mar 2026
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