SYNC – New talent accelerator programme: software solutions to global problems
SYNC
SYNC is the new University of Cambridge pathway for entrepreneurially-minded students, PhDs, researchers, and recent alumni to meet, form co-founding teams, and launch new startups.
SYNC 1.0 BETA, starting this autumn, is a free programme aimed at individuals who wish to solve humanity’s greatest challenges
through the use of AI and other emerging software technologies. Whether you’re an expert software developer or have the drive to found companies that apply software solutions to global problems, this programme is for you.
We offer:
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£2,000 programme stipend.
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Part-time programme, can be completed alongside studies or research, three evenings per week.
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Each co-founder team is matched with a dedicated Entrepreneur-in-Residence.
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Free office space during programme hours.
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Access to Start 2.0. accelerator workshops, founder stories and community
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Access to more than 180 world class experts from the Founders at the University of Cambridge Community.
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Access to Cambridge Enterprise Ventures’ 100+ list of co-investors with curated intros where appropriate.
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Investment of £20,000 and match funding of an additional £30,000 in selected startups.
Eligibility: This programme is open to anyone with any affiliation with the University of Cambridge in the last two years. That can be current or recent undergraduates, post-graduates, post-doctorates, staff or dropouts.
Key dates:
Deadline for applications: 9th October 2024
Interviews: October 2024
Programme timings and commitment:
Sprint 1: 18th November – 13th December 2024
Sprint 2: 6th January – 14th February 2025
Sprint 3: 17th February – 23rd May 2025
- Sprint One and Two take place over a total of 10 weeks and require up to three evenings per week (17:30-20:00).
- Sprint Three takes place over a total of 14 weeks and requires up to 3hrs of flexible contact time per week.
- SYNC 1.0 BETA applications are open now. If you know someone who might be a good fit, please ask them to apply here or get in touch with connor@founders.cam.ac.uk for more information.
Posted on 09/10/2024
