# Kickstart

> Kickstart is a zero-equity programme in London for UK student and recent-graduate founders who are already building in frontier technology. It concentrates high-agency young builders in one place and gives them access to founders, operators, mentors and investors.

Key facts:

- Organisation: Kickstart Global, London, UK. Contact: london@kickstartglobal.com
- Equity: Kickstart takes 0% equity, unconditionally, from every founder in every cohort.
- Who it is for: student or recent-graduate founders anywhere in the UK who are already building (idea stage is not enough), in frontier tech such as AI, biotech, neurotech, climate, defence, web3 and deep tech. Average age at application is 21.
- What founders get: proximity to a community of around 800 builders, warm investor introductions when they are ready (no fixed demo day), mentors from Kickstart's network, partner tools and perks, and permanent alumni membership.
- Applications: currently closed. Applications open once per cohort; Substack subscribers hear first.
- Newsletter: https://kickstartglobal.substack.com

## Pages

- [Home](https://kickstartglobal.com/): what Kickstart is, its philosophy, who it is for, alumni companies and network
- [Fellows](https://kickstartglobal.com/fellows): the Autumn 2026 cohort (23 founders) and previous fellows, and what they are building
- [Apply](https://kickstartglobal.com/apply): eligibility, what founders get, selection, and FAQ
- [Guests](https://kickstartglobal.com/guests): people who have joined Kickstart as guests
- [Privacy](https://kickstartglobal.com/privacy): how Kickstart handles personal data

## Optional

- [Sitemap](https://kickstartglobal.com/sitemap.xml)