Conception X
UK-founded venture creation program that trains technical PhD researchers to become deep tech founders alongside their studies. Its flagship Venture Scientist 100 is a nine-month fellowship for about 100 researchers. It also runs a 10-week investment-readiness program, and top teams receive investment.
At a glance
Conception X key facts
- Deal terms
- Investment for top teams; amounts not published
- Duration
- 9 months (Venture Scientist 100)
- Format
- Hybrid
- Headquarters
- London, United Kingdom
- Cohort locations
- United Kingdom; Europe
- Stage
- idea, pre-seed
- Sectors
- deep tech
- Application cycle
- cohort-based (Spring and Autumn)
- Next deadline
- December 6, 2026
Verified November 3, 2026 against the sources below. Terms change; confirm on the official site before applying.
Timing
Applications for the Spring 2027 cohorts close 6 Dec 2026.
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Notable alumni
- ReactWise
- Humanloop
- Rahko
- Kapacity
Sources
FAQ
Applying to Conception X
- How much does Conception X invest?
- Conception X's standard deal: Investment for top teams; amounts not published.
- When is the Conception X application deadline?
- The next published deadline is December 6, 2026. Application cycle: cohort-based (Spring and Autumn). Applications for the Spring 2027 cohorts close 6 Dec 2026.
- Where is Conception X based?
- Conception X is headquartered in London, United Kingdom. The program runs hybrid. Cohorts run in United Kingdom, Europe.
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