Grishin Robotics Accelerator

The Grishin Robotics Accelerator is a program for early-stage robotics and AI founders, emphasizing equity-free support and hands-on guidance in Central London. We challenge traditional models by preserving founder ownership and building a focused community.

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Program Overview

Format: 4-week intensive with weekly robotics/AI sessions, office hours, and peer collaboration in a Central London workspace.
Benefits: Practical feedback, shared resources, and a Demo Day with UK angels and VCs.
Equity-Free Model: 0% equity taken—unlike typical 6–10% at £8–9M valuations (£480k–£900k dilution). Funded via contributions, not ownership grabs, to align with founders.

This non-profit setup covers essentials transparently, letting founders retain full upside.

Who it's For

Stage: Pre-seed to early seed, with MVP/pilot and validation (e.g., pilots, LOIs, users).
Team: At least one technical founder shipping product.
Focus: Robotics/autonomy, physical AI, hardware/sensors, AI software (agents, tooling)
Commitment: Full in-person attendance in London.

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VC IPO Startups Founders
Scouts Venturing

How to Apply

Applications roll for Q1 2026 start. Our £1,000 non-profit fee covers partial ops (admin, resources, reviews) and signals team commitment for our small, curated cohort—prioritizing quality over scale, with no profits . Apply below for prompt review.