The LSE Generate Fellowship is our flagship support programme, backing the most promising ventures from across the LSE Generate community. Each year, we select up to 48 top startups to join this international, year-round acceleration programme.
Whether you're just starting out or already running a live business, the Fellowship offers tailored support to help you grow your venture and connect with like-minded founders.
How to become a Fellow
There are six opportunities to apply to the Fellowship programme each year. Every two months, we will open applications to our Fellowship programme for idea-stage and live-stage businesses.
Applicants are assessed by the Generate team and our Entrepreneurs in Residence. Shortlisted founders are invited to interview, and successful applicants will be chosen as Generate Fellows and invited to pitch at the next Startup Competition.
If you'd like to be notified when applications are open, please fill in this form.
Fellowship benefits
As a Fellow, you’ll receive:
- 1:1 pitch coaching
- Opportunity to pitch to a panel of Dragons and audience at a Startup Competition
- Cash prizes of £500–£3,000
- 3-12 months of bespoke mentoring from our Entrepreneurs in Residence
- Biannual check-ins with the Generate team to match you with mentors and other support
- Small cohort group support with other Fellows
- Free office space at our Glengall Road co-working hub
- Publicity and PR across our channels and website
- Quarterly socials with other Fellows
- Invitation to pitch at our annual Investment Demo Day
- Corporate partner volunteering support opportunities
- Opportunity to sign the Entrepreneurs' Pledge
Who can apply?
To be eligible for the Fellowship:
- Your business must have at least one co-founder who is an LSE student, alumni or staff member
- Startups can be based anywhere in the world – the programme is available in-person, online or hybrid
- All types of business are welcome, but we especially encourage ventures aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals or those with a clear social or environmental impact
- Your venture must be a commercial product or service, not a charity or only grant-funded organisation
- We offer two Fellowship tracks:
- Idea Stage Fellowship – for founders preparing to launch
- Live Business Fellowship – for ventures already up and running
- Previous applicants to Startup Competitions or the Generate Accelerator Programme are welcome to reapply – just make sure to show how your idea has progressed
Ready to apply?
To register your interest and be notified when applications open for each Startup Competition, fill in this form.
If you have any questions, contact the Generate team at generate@lse.ac.uk.