Conception X – Apply now to start in March 2026
UK and Europe’s leading cross-university programme for PhD students interested in starting their own startup from their research.
Apply today to join Conception X, launching in Spring 2026. Whether you’re just starting to explore how to commercialise your research or already building a deeptech venture, we’re here to meet you where you are.
Participants can expect:
- Part-time, flexible entrepreneurship training for scientists
- Access to Europe’s largest community of researchers, founders and ecosystem builders
- Top mentorship, coaching and direct access to industry decision-makers
- No cost to scientists & no equity taken – we’re a not-for-profit
- Free legal advice and support from our partner Orrick, Herrington & Sutcliffe LLP
- A chance to be considered for up to £250k/ €350k in founder-friendly investment
- Open to individuals or teams of researchers
Have questions? Come meet the Conception X team on the 9th of December at their offices: Register here
Can’t make that join online instead on the 15th
Ready to apply? Head to the CX website for further details.
Application deadline: 16 December 2025.
If you need any more details, please reach out to hello@conceptionx.org