Top UK Startup Accelerators in 2026
The UK accelerator scene is second only to the US in volume and depth. Entrepreneur First has produced 9 unicorns from its London cohorts, including Cleo, Tractable and AccuRx. This open directory lists the top UK-based accelerators running active batches in 2026.
For London-specific programs, see Round Funded.
How We Picked This List
- UK-based with at least one UK-located cohort in 2025 - 2026
- Active in 2026 (recent batches confirmed)
- Mix of pre-team programs (EF, Antler) and traditional accelerators (Techstars, Seedcamp)
The list includes several programs that double as endorsing bodies for the UK Innovator Founder visa - useful if you're a non-UK founder planning to relocate.
Next Steps
- For London programs specifically, see Round Funded
- For the Innovator Founder visa (some of these accelerators are endorsing bodies), see Round Funded
- For UK incubators (different from accelerators - longer, often university-affiliated), see Round Funded
