The Surrey Venture Studio is geared towards people who have a business idea that they believe could be transformational and marketable, but are unsure how to take the first step or secure funding. These may be innovators who have designs, prototypes or research that hasn’t yet reached its full revenue generating potential.

The programme includes: 

• A two-day, in-person ideation workshop
• Expert mentoring
• Opportunity to progress to a six-month accelerator
• Up to £25,000 catalyst grant funding, for successful six-month accelerator participant 

Spaces on the workshop are limited and will be offered to applicants whose ideas are at the right stage of development and show strong potential for innovation and commercialisation. 

Applications for the summer cohort are now open and will close on 8th May 2026 - apply now.

For more information, join the Discover Surrey Venture Studio – Your Gateway to Innovation webinar on Tuesday, 21st April, and learn how Surrey Venture Studio can help you turn your idea into a thriving business. This is your chance to hear directly from our delivery partners, understand the programme structure, and get your questions answered.