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START 3.0

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Funding / Offer
£30,000 upfront and potential follow-on investment as stated on programme page.
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£30,000 upfront and potential follow-on investment as stated on programme page.
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infoAbout this program

START 3.0 is a accelerator run by Founders at the University of Cambridge in United Kingdom. Funding and support: £30,000 upfront and potential follow-on investment as stated on programme page.. Eligibility: Cambridge-connected AI and deep-tech startups.. Deadline: 2026 cohort underway; applications closed.. Apply at https://founders.cam.ac.uk/programmes/start/.

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Investment

£30,000 upfront and potential follow-on investment as stated on programme page.

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Equity

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Duration

Varies

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Program

START 3.0

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Type

Accelerator

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  • check_circleEarly Stage
  • check_circleFocus: university, Cambridge, AI, deep-tech
  • check_circleLocation: United Kingdom
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    Review START 3.0 eligibility (Early Stage; focus: university, Cambridge, AI, deep-tech).

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    Prepare pitch deck, team bios, and traction metrics.

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    Submit via https://founders.cam.ac.uk/programmes/start/.

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    Complete interviews if invited; accept offer and join the cohort.

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