Funding & eligibility

Who can apply, and how the money works.

Plain answers about eligibility, award money and the legal steps before funds are released.

Eligibility

Who can apply

  • Anyone aged 18 or over, anywhere
  • No company, team or funding needed to apply
  • Individuals apply; teams form after admission
  • Legal documents are needed only if you win
Rules

Good to know

  • One application per person per season
  • You keep ownership of what you build
  • Applying is always free
Award money

How funding works

Award amounts and the number of winning teams are set each season and published before applications close.

1 · Winners announced

Demo Day results are final once investors submit scores.

2 · Legal documents

Winners sign the company and funding agreements. We recommend independent legal advice.

3 · Funds released in tranches

Money is released against milestones agreed in the agreements.

4 · Build phase

Monthly updates to your mentor and investor-mentor.

Amounts and terms shown on the platform are confirmed in the signed agreements, which prevail.

Questions about funding?

The FAQ answers the most common ones.

Read the FAQ