Bethnal Green Ventures Tech For Good Programme
Fixed cohort offer; ownership percentage not stated on the public page · UK with global ambitions · Between cohorts
Bethnal Green Ventures offers a £60,000 investment and six-week hybrid Tech For Good Programme for UK-incorporated prototype-stage ventures. The public page reports a 3–4% average acceptance rate and requires full cohort participation.
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Program intake
Applications are currently closed between program cycles.
What the source says“Applications for the Autumn 2026 programme are now closed.”
Key facts
| Check size | £60,000 investment |
| Terms | Fixed cohort offer; ownership percentage not stated on the public page |
| Stage | prototype / pre-product through early revenue |
| Applications | Between cohorts |
| Location | UK with global ambitions |
| Remote friendly | Yes |
| Warm intro needed | No — open application |
| Sectors | impact, climate, health |
| Status | closed |
Always confirm on the official page before applying — dates and terms change.
Background
Bethnal Green Ventures offers a £60,000 investment and six-week hybrid Tech For Good Programme for UK-incorporated prototype-stage ventures. The public page reports a 3–4% average acceptance rate and requires full cohort participation.
How the application really works
Submit through the live application route. BGV assesses investment and impact fit; selected full-time teams must commit about 8–10 hours weekly across two to three days.
Tips
- Read the cited current official page before applying because program dates and terms are volatile.
- State fit with the documented stage, geography, and attendance model; do not rely on an aggregator's old terms.
- Ask for the complete investment, fee, and follow-on documents when the public page does not publish them.
Watch out for
- £60,000 investment on a fixed, non-negotiable cohort offer. The public page does not publish the ownership percentage or instrument.
- The application page is live without a dated cutoff. Confirm the investment instrument and ownership percentage before accepting.
Track record
- BGV publishes portfolio testimonials and maintains a long-term investor relationship after the program.
Average acceptance rate reported as 3–4%; applications are assessed for technology, scale, intentional impact, direct impact, and inequality reduction.
Frequently asked questions
- Is this program currently accepting applications?
- Submit through the live application route. BGV assesses investment and impact fit; selected full-time teams must commit about 8–10 hours weekly across two to three days.
- What are the current economics?
- £60,000 investment on a fixed, non-negotiable cohort offer. The public page does not publish the ownership percentage or instrument.
- How large and long is the program?
- Cohort size is not published; average acceptance rate is 3–4%. Six weekly sprints covering user design, impact, story, business model, sales, and fundraising.
- Can founders participate remotely?
- Hybrid, with online Wednesday sessions and in-person Friday sessions in London.
- What happens after the program?
- Portfolio relationship, mentors, technical experts, and investor access continue after the six weeks.
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Sources
- www.bethnalgreenventures.com/apply — Official current offer, eligibility, duration, commitment, hybrid format, and acceptance rate (checked 2026-08-10)