Founders at the University of Cambridge

Founders at the University of Cambridge is a strategic initiative by the University of Cambridge designed to support and accelerate spin-outs and start-ups founded by its students, alumni, and academics. It provides support through pre-seed and seed capital, accelerator and incubator programs, intensive mentorship, and access to a global network of experts. The initiative runs several programs, including the 'Start Accelerator' for early-stage DeepTech companies, 'SYNC', a pre-company talent accelerator, and 'SPARK', an incubator run in partnership with King's College London's E-Lab. The stated mission is to empower entrepreneurial minds at the University with the expertise, capital, and community needed to have a global impact.