What matters is only that you're a relentlessly ambitious outlier
Only top 4% of 1000+ applications are selected
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Community of co-founders
From different disciplines for developing the idea effectively
Looking for a technical, creative, or commercial co-founder from your university circle is hard. If you are yearning for a community of entrepreneurial talents with relentless ambition, drive to build something from scratch, and the skills to succeed— it's even harder.
Find others just like yourself with complementary competencies from diverse disciplines. Perhaps even better.
We choose the top 0.03% of talent to guarantee a strong team — only 30 applicants are chosen from 1000+ applicants after a rigorous application process.
exclusive network
From industry leaders, founders and investors in the UK startup ecosystem
Tailored guidance from industry leaders, founders of multi-million dollar companies and investors from leading VCs is impossible to find. You could attend events with these high profile speakers, but are they really going to remember you from sitting in the audience?
We're helping you not just listen to, but build relationships with these visionary. Pick their brains, and leave a lasting impression —one that inspires them to share your story with others.
Interact with the likes of: • Co-founder of OakNorth • CTO of BBC • CEO of Octopu Group • Partner at Sequoia • Gen AI head at WhatsApp
roadmap to the unventured
From day 0 now everything you need to build a successful startup
There's no one set direction to follow when it comes to building a start up — there's limited consensus on the best way to do things: the biggest killer of early start ups is the lack of foresight on best decisions.
You will get all the equipment you need: torches, maps, and a compass. A clear strategy and step-by-step guide to build a world-class venture. Perhaps the next unicorn.
We have a curriculum inspired from Y Combinator, Techstars and Buildspace — leading accelerators and builders.
From Our Fellows
Manoj Murali
Co-founder of UroSense
“Kickstart gave me an excellent foundation for starting a business, especially when it comes to the process of finding product market fit. It also taught me the essence of iterating and failing quickly, leading to a superior product.”
Zhi Ping Lim
Co-founder of MatterOfMind
“The best part has been the people I have met and learnt from. The variety of backgrounds and ideas that the mentors and other co-founders have is incredible.”
Prerak Goel
Co-founder of FinzAI
“The best thing is the connections with mentors, in industries you wouldn’t even think about... Kickstart’s connections are unparalleled.”
Lorenzo Bernasconi
Co-founder of SnapSense
“Kickstart makes its really easy to meet other people that have the diversity of skill sets and also want to build a start up.”
Hana Mizukami
Founders Under 24 Fellow 2018/19
“Although I am from a technical background. I was able to learn the business aspects of a startup. The fellowship is for anyone who would want a challenge in a new area regardless of their background.”
from Our Fellows
Manoj Murali
Co-founder of UroSense
“Kickstart gave me an excellent foundation for starting a business, especially when it comes to the process of finding product market fit. It also taught me the essence of iterating and failing quickly, leading to a superior product.”
Zhi Ping Lim
Co-founder of MatterOfMind
“The best part has been the people I have met and learnt from. The variety of backgrounds and ideas that the mentors and other co-founders have is incredible.”
Prerak Goel
Co-founder of FinzAI
“The best thing is the connections with mentors, in industries you wouldn’t even think about... Kickstart’s connections are unparalleled.”
Lorenzo Bernasconi
Co-founder of SnapSense
“Kickstart makes its really easy to meet other people that have the diversity of skill sets and also want to build a start up.”
Hana Mizukami
Founders Under 24 Fellow 2018/19
“Although I am from a technical background. I was able to learn the business aspects of a startup. The fellowship is for anyone who would want a challenge in a new area regardless of their background.”