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Accelerators

Zinc (mission-led venture builder)

Zinc

Status

Status not published

Short application form open on the Zinc site; no closing date stated. Venture builder runs 12 months in two six-month phases.

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Amount
£300,000

GBP 13,200 stipend per founder for six months, then Zinc may invest up to GBP 300,000 (GBP 150,000 initial plus GBP 150,000 follow-on).

You must co-fund 0%.

Funder

Zinc VC

private · national

Deadline: One call a year — Short application form open on the Zinc site; no closing date stated. Venture builder runs 12 months in two six-month phases.

Your odds
Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort
quick

Quick — mostly identity and bank details.

Who can apply

Applications are from individuals, not formed companies. You must be able to work in the UK and be based in London for the programme.

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://www.zinc.vc/programmes/startup-route/

"We offer a £13,200 stipend to each founder for six months. Zinc will invest up to £300,000 in your business, comprising £150,000 initial investment and £150,000 follow-on investment in your next funding round."

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.zinc.vc

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