Frontier Innovation Fellowship

What you gain
Why now
What you need
Commitment and timeline
Further benefits
Key dates

About the Fellowship

The Frontier Innovation Fellowship equips early stage founders with resources, networking and expert guidance to help rapidly validate their ideas, take prototypes to market and secure funding.

Brought to you by London & Partners and backed by the Fidelity Center for Applied Technology® (FCAT®), the fellowship specialises in supporting leading startups that leverage AI, quantum computing, robotics and other frontier technologies to solve global challenges.

What you gain

Benefit from unparalleled opportunities and access to London & Partners' dynamic initiatives, along with expanded networks and resources through our collaboration with FCAT.

Through this programme, you'll gain:

Market access: engage in structured experiments to explore fit and build more effective features.
Exclusive networking: attend high-profile events such as Grow Summit, SLUSH and Future Horizons to forge meaningful relationships with industry leaders who can propel your business forward.
Exposure to ecosystem leaders: tap into a wealth of expertise for mentorship, advice and potential investment.

All-in, participants can tap into more than £675k worth of resources through time and access to mentors, advisors, tools and legal support.

Why now?

The next wave of technologies offers a pathway for European founders to take the lead in global innovation. The UK has deep scientific expertise, world-class universities and a rich talent pool, which together create an ecosystem with enormous potential.

Who we're looking for

Are you an early-stage founder with a working prototype? Are you ready to supercharge your journey to product-market fit?

We're seeking visionary leaders who are:

Prototype-ready: you have your prototype built and are eager to discuss your path forward.
Tech-passionate: you are enthusiastic about using technology to revolutionise communication and tackle global challenges.
Dedicated to realising your vision: you are ready to dedicate your time to the programme and enthusiastic about the exclusive events, workshops and industry gatherings it offers.

Commitment and timeline

The programme is free, and you won't need to give up any equity. It runs for 10 weeks with in-person workshops.

Fellowship overview

Duration of support: Ongoing (as long as your business operates).

Initial commitment: A three-term, structured programme.

Programme structure:

Start (term one): in-person workshops once a week for 10 weeks, culminating in opportunities at Grow Summit and Future Horizons.
Grow (term two): leverage knowledge from term one with reduced time commitment. Engage in high-profile events, pitch opportunities and investor introductions.
Scale (term three): focus on enterprise and investment readiness to elevate your business.

Network and growth: once accepted, the Frontier Innovation Fellowship provides you with a lasting network that includes vital tools and connections to help drive long-term business success.

Further benefits

Upon graduation, you'll join a network of like-minded entrepreneurs with opportunities to tap into an extensive network of experts, venture capital funds and industry peers maintained by both London & Partners and FCAT.

The Frontier Innovation Fellowship builds on the massive success London & Partners has had with the Innovation Fellowship.

This network of 300-plus cross-industry senior leaders will be closely linked with the founders selected for this programme, bringing mutual benefits for growth and innovation.

Key dates

First cohort programme dates: September to November 2025.
Showcase event: November (Grow Summit + Slush Helsinki).

Applications for the Autumn 2025 cohort are now closed, but you can still register your interest below for the next cohort.