Application Deadlines

Check out these exciting opportunities in innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship from across the University!

🧠AI@Cam – AI Sciencepreneurship Bootcamp – Apply by 28 January
The 2026 Sciencepreneurship Bootcamp is a chance to get hands on help building your AI start-up with technical workshops, training sessions, pitch development & founder sessions. Applications are open to UoC PhD students & Postdoc researchers. 
Learn about the programme: AI Sciencepreneurship Bootcamp 2026 | ai@cam

✨Impulse 2026 – Maxwell Centre – Apply by 2 February
If you have a potentially game-changing innovation this is the perfect opportunity to gain expert support from the Cambridge eco-system. Applications will open from 10 November. 
Learn about the programme: Impulse Programme | Maxwell Centre

🚀Female Founders Network – The Raise Lab – Waiting List Open
The Raise Lab is a free bootcamp for founders preparing to raise capital and who want to walk into investor meetings, polished, confident & prepared. Join the waitlist now for a chance to be involved.
Learn about the programme: The Raise Lab 2.0 | Cambridge Female Founders Network

🌱 Wolfson College – Wolfson Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 – Apply by 23 February
The Wolfson Entrepreneurship Competition is a platform to bring alumni, students, investors and the broader Cambridge community together around exciting start-up opportunities at Wolfson College. The competition is a chance to design pitch and execute your idea in a supportive environment with prize money of more than £10,000 available.
Learn about the programme: Wolfson Entrepreneurship Competition 2026 | Wolfson

🌎Cambridge Zero – Cambridge Climate Challenge – Apply by 22 February
The Cambridge Climate Challenge empowers innovators to make a difference, supporting postgraduate students and postdoctoral researchers to take their first steps in climate entrepreneurship, or to progress early stage ventures toward real world impact.
Learn about the programme: Cambridge Climate Challenge 2026 | Cambridge Zero

💡CUTEC – Emerging Markets & Insights Competition – Apply by 1 March
CUTEC invites you to explore how emerging technologies are creating real-world venture and commercial opportunities. Enter as an individual or in a team of up to 3 Cambridge University Students, and submit an essay that demonstrates your understanding of how new technologies are unlocking new markets and business opportunities. Winning submissions will be selected by a panel of experts and receive prize money of £1,500!
Learn about the programme: https://lnkd.in/eC7RvzNp