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Startup Accelerators in UK 2026
The United Kingdom has a thriving startup ecosystem with accelerators based in London and beyond. Entrepreneurs First, one of the most distinctive programs globally, is headquartered in London and accepts founders before they even have a team or idea. Several US-based programs like Antler and Techstars also run UK cohorts. UK accelerators are known for their global outlook and strong ties to European and Asian markets.
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Programs Available
$100K-$2M
Investment Range
Global
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8 programs available for UK founders
#1 Open
Antler
Pre-seed Accelerator
$400,000
9%
Idea / Pre-seed
New York, NY / Austin, TX
Industry-agnosticAISaaSFintech
July 1, 2026 (US cohorts)
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#2 Open
Google for Startups Accelerator
Corporate Accelerator
Equity-free (no direct investment)
0%
Seed / Series A
Global
AICloudMachine LearningDeveloper Tools
Rolling applications (multiple programs per year)
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#3 Open
Entrepreneurs First
Pre-team Accelerator
Up to $250,000
Negotiated
Idea / Pre-seed
Bay Area, CA
Industry-agnosticAIDeep TechSaaS
August 30, 2026 (Bridge Residency)
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#4 Open
On Deck Founders
Founder Program
Variable (cohort-based, typically $50,000-$250,000)
Negotiated
Idea / Pre-seed / Seed
Remote / Global
Industry-agnosticAISaaSFintech
Rolling applications (multiple cohorts per year)
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#5 Open
MassChallenge
Accelerator
Equity-free (up to CHF 1M in non-dilutive prizes)
0%
Idea / Pre-seed / Seed
Boston, MA / Switzerland / Mexico / Multiple locations
Industry-agnosticAISaaSFintech
March 4, 2027 (Switzerland 2027)
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#6 Open
Founders Factory
Accelerator
GBP 30,000 - GBP 250,000
5-10%
Pre-seed / Seed
London, UK / New York, NY / Africa
FintechHealthConsumerEnterprise
Rolling cohorts (multiple per year)
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#7 Closed
Creative Destruction Lab
Mentorship Program
Equity-free mentorship (investment via partner funds)
0%
Pre-seed / Seed
Toronto, Canada / Calgary, Canada / Paris, France / Multiple global sites
AIHealthClimateEnterprise
Rolling applications (varies by site)
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#8 Open
Plug and Play Tech Center
Accelerator
$100,000 - $150,000 (optional, via PnP Ventures)
0%
Pre-seed / Seed
Sunnyvale, CA / 20+ global locations
FintechHealthEnterpriseAI
Rolling applications (year-round)
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