Apply for ChipStart UK incubator

Author: EIS Release Date: Mar 3, 2025


Applications are now open for the third cohort of ChipStart UK, the government funded early-stage semiconductor incubator.

If you’re developing the next disruption in semiconductors (Fabless, Photonics, MEMS, Design IP, EDA, Materials, Test Equipment…..), are (or will be) incorporated in the UK and have raised less than $1.5 million in private VC or Angel funding then you are eligible to apply for one year incubation.

This incubation programme which focuses on investor readiness is funded by DSIT UK Government department, so it is at no cost to you.


Nine of the eleven semiconductor startups from Apply for ChipStart UK incubatorCohort#1 raised VC and/or Angel funding which now totals more than £24 million.


Why Apply?       ✔ Mentorship – from industry executives who have been there and done it       ✔ Connections to industry – through the 380+ advisors in the Silicon Catalyst network       ✔ Training – a programme specifically designed for UK semiconductor startups       ✔ Access to In-Kind offerings – from EDA and foundry access to legal services       ✔ Investment – support and guidance in raising your seed round       ✔ Publicity – Opportunities to present to the Global semiconductor industry Applications are now open for the third cohort of ChipStart UK, the government funded early-stage semiconductor incubator.If you’re developing the next disruption in semiconductors (Fabless, Photonics, MEMS, Design IP, EDA, Materials, Test Equipment…..), are (or will be) incorporated in the UK and have raised less than $1.5 million in private VC or Angel funding then you are eligible to apply for one year incubation.
This incubation programme which focuses on investor readiness is funded by DSIT UK Government department, so it is at no cost to you.