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The Isis Software Incubator (ISI) Accelerator Programme

Note: The deadline for applications has now expired.

30 May 2012

Want to spend the summer working on your software venture? The ISI is looking for entrepreneurial teams, from across the university and its alumni base, to join its 2012 Summer Accelerator Programme and offers a unique accelerator award to successful applicants.

What you get

  1. Commercial mentoring over an 8 week Launch->Build->Sell programme.
  2. 24/7 access to office space.
  3. Immediate acceptance into the ISI programme*.
  4. A two tier award to support each accelerator team.

What you give

  1. A commitment to spend 8 weeks actively participating in the programme and working on your venture.
  2. Upon exit from the programme, a commitment to continue to develop your venture within the ISI programme (in a part-time capacity) and to comply with the ISI’s terms and conditions.

The Two Tier Launch Award

Tier 1 - Upon acceptance, a £2,000 cash award towards the small but crucial items you need to get started, such as a software library / plug-in, cloud hosting, a git-hub account etc.

Tier 2 - Upon successful completion of the programme and successful implementation of the project plan each participating venture may claim an additional award of up £10,000**.

For more information please see this outline. Please note the previously advertised dates have been revised.

About Isis Software Incubator

Operated by Isis Innovation, The Isis Software Incubator has so far supported/is supporting these ventures:

Pilio logo TheySay logo
Colwiz Logo

 

Esplorio logo

Applying and fine print

  1. This is a proof-of-concept programme run by the ISI
    a. There is an upper limit of three ventures admitted on a rolling application basis.
    b. The published programme outline is a guideline only and may be modified in response to emerging needs and circumstances.
  2. As part of the ISI programme Isis, on behalf of the University, will take an equity share in your venture.

*The full terms and conditions for the ISI are available here. Before applying please ensure that you are willing to accept them should your application be successful, and that they are beneficial to your future venture.

** please see the full outline for specific details and how to apply.