Venture Catalyst Challenge 2026 – Applications Open (deadline: 14 June)

Applications are now open for the Venture Catalyst Challenge (VCC) 2026, Imperial’s flagship entrepreneurial competition for Students, Alumni and Early Career Researchers.

Over three months, 25 teams will receive 1‑to‑1 coaching, expert meetings, evening workshops and pitch training to help turn bold ideas into real‑world ventures, competing across five tracks for a share of a £100,000 equity‑free prize fund.

The programme starts in August 2026, with applications open now and closing on Sunday, 14 June 2026.

Find out more and apply: https://www.imperialenterpriselab.com/programmes/vcc/

Any questions: vcc@imperial.ac.uk