A one-month residential incubator for Cambridge's most ambitious founders.
APPLYIncubators like Spark at King's College Cambridge are vital to the entrepreneurial ecosystem, empowering founders to turn bold ideas into scalable businesses. Microsoft for Startups is proud to collaborate with Spark!
Positive outcomes, sustainability, and a pathway to scale.
A clearly defined problem with a compelling "why now".
Evidence you can build and that users/ customers want it.
Founders with relevant skills and ability to execute.
The SPARK Incubator is a one-month residential programme that fast-tracks early-stage ventures to investment readiness. Delivered by King’s E-Lab and powered by a global network of experts, SPARK equips founders with business acumen, structure, and connections to turn world-class research and innovation into funded, scalable ventures.
Microsoft for Startups is proud to collaborate with Spark and the innovators shaping the future!
Four-week full-time residential programme.
No programme fee.
The chance to pitch and win a non-diluted grant
A dedicated EIR (Entrepreneur in Residence) for each company.
Masterclasses with global commercialisation experts, entrepreneurs and investors.
Free working space during the programme.
Curated access to global experts from the King's E-Lab network.
The opportunity to engage with global investors in a Demo Day.
Formal dinners at King's College with expert community of the King's E-Lab networks.
Social events organised throughout the duration of the programme.
Strong emphasis on commercialisation and investment readiness.
Access to a global community of experts.
Dedicated coaching and mentoring.
High-performance founder well-being programme.
Bringing together participants from 17 departments, SPARK 1.0 showcases the creativity and ambition of Cambridge innovators building 23 ventures with purpose and potential. Explore the teams moving at pace and developing solutions for a more sustainable, inclusive future.
Co-founding teams or solo founders.
Developed ideas, early products, and social ventures.
Technology- and science-led sectors.
The SPARK Demo Day brings together creativity, teamwork, and bold ideas, showcasing projects developed through hands-on learning and collaboration.
Incubator Programme
Participants work towards investable outcomes, guided by the commercial expertise and unparalleled mentor and investor network of the King's E-Lab.
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