Explore
A programme by Royal Academy of Engineering
A 12-week global market incubator for leaders of IP-rich engineering ventures, combining coaching, expert-led sessions and a five-day international mission to one sector and market.
At a glance
| Best for | Leaders of IP-rich engineering ventures that are UK-registered and aligned with a round's sector and market |
|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
About Explore
Explore is a 12-week global market incubator for leaders of bold, IP-rich engineering ventures. Each round focuses on one sector and one global market. The programme combines one-to-one coaching, expert-led sessions and a five-day international mission with curated meetings.
What you get
- An in-person induction focused on strategic expansion
- One-to-one coaching from international and UK coaches
- 10 expert-led sessions on capital, talent, market and intellectual property
- A five-day international mission with curated meetings and ecosystem events
- Introductions to the Academy's global network of investors, corporations and Fellows
Who can apply
- Enterprise Hub Members who have completed an Enterprise Hub programme, and who were not still active on any programme at the application deadline
- Leaders in Innovation Fellowships who have completed a programme and have a UK-registered company
- Chairs in Emerging Technologies who are active on the award and have a product or service aligned with the round's theme
- The company must be based in the UK and registered with Companies House
The programme page describes eligibility in two ways. In one place it says the programme is open only to Enterprise Hub Members. In another it says it is offered to Enterprise Hub Members and to specific members of the Hub's extended network.
How to apply: Each round is announced on the programme page with an expression of interest form. Applications are submitted and reviewed through the Hub's grant management system.
Where to apply
Other Royal Academy of Engineering programmes
- Regional Talent EnginesA 6-month pre-accelerator for early-stage engineering and technology entrepreneurs in Northern England, Northern Ireland and Wales, with an equity-free grant, mentoring and training.
- Enterprise FellowshipsA 12-month deep tech accelerator for spinouts and startups from UK universities and research institutes, or from recent graduates, with grant funding, training, coaching and mentoring.
- Shott Scale Up AcceleratorA nine-month programme for founders and senior leaders of UK deep tech and engineering SMEs, focused on the leadership skills needed to scale, with a grant, coaching and a business mentor.