Top UK Startup Accelerators 2026

Active UK-based startup accelerators including Entrepreneur First, Techstars London, Seedcamp, Antler UK and more. Curated by Round Funded.

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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

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