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5050 Company Creation Programme for Researchers

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Duration

Deadline: See program page

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Equity

1-7 days

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Funding

medium

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Selectivity

Competitive

infoAbout this program

A free, part-time company-creation programme for scientists and engineers, designed to help researchers explore founding an impact-oriented startup alongside existing research commitments. No idea or existing company is required, and the September–December 2026 cohort was accepting applications at publication.

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Provider

5050 Company Creation Programme for Researchers

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Type

fellowships

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2 steps

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Review 5050 Company Creation Programme for Researchers fit and eligibility.
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Apply at https://blogs.imperial.ac.uk/early-career-researcher-noticeboard/2026/09/02/5050-company-creation-programme-for-researchers/.