Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship (UK)

The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is a twelve-month programme to provide knowledge and leadership development, paired with experiential learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities — to support the development of a strong talent pipeline in science and technology VC investment in the UK.

As part of the programme you will receive:

• Foundational content
• Professional engagement
• Tailored networking, coaching and mentoring
• Post-alumni engagement

Benefits

• Tailored teaching: their programme is meticulously designed to cater to mid-career VCs and entrepreneurs transitioning to VC, providing tailored, best in class content and teaching in the deep tech and life sciences sectors.
• Experiential learning with real world impact: practical learning will be included through project and case study work, mentorship and coaching which will enable fellows to apply their knowledge directly to real investment opportunities and sharpen their skills in identifying high-potential venturers.
• Customised networking for lasting connections: opportunity to join a carefully curated network of professionals and experts across the UK and beyond, fostering connections within the science and technology investment communities, ensuring worthwhile commitment of time and effort.
• Exclusive access to leading industry insights: delivered by academics and practitioners, providing a deep understanding of the science and technology venture landscape and investment opportunities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Mid-level VC investors and related investment professionals, as well as recently exited entrepreneurs transitioning into VC, who are interested in enhancing their ability to manage Venture Capital funds specialised in supporting science and engineering-based portfolio companies.
• To be eligible for the programme you must:
  • Be based in the UK.
  • Work in a UK based VC firm (or a VC firm investing in the UK), pension fund, institutional investor, or be an exited founder with the experience of raising equity funding at Series B+.
  • Have the ambition to become a significant investor in the science, technology and engineering startups/scale ups and be able to commit the required time to the Fellowship programme.
  • Have a minimum of 3 years of engagement in the UK VC ecosystem.
  • Have the support from your firm/prospective employer to join the programme.

For more information, visit Royal Academy of Engineering.