Do you have a bold and brilliant solution to a pressing problem? Are you committed to changing the status quo for the better?
King’s Start-up Accelerator is a unique programme led by the Entrepreneurship Institute where you can grow your start-up idea, develop as a founder and supercharge your network. Applications are now open until Sunday 1 March 2026.
The programme combines six months of immersive in-person workshops and sprints, with a further three months of follow-on support. You can access an experienced team of expert mentors and coaches to help you and your venture thrive.
Founders typically launch their product, win their first customers, grow their revenue or lay the foundations to scale, within the first six months of the programme.
Since 2016, King’s Entrepreneurship Institute have supported over 175 ventures and more than 300 founders through the Start-up Accelerator.
Here are some of their stories…
Roshaine Wright – StarShare
Roshaine is a current King’s undergraduate Philosophy student who co-founded StarShare to transform passive listeners into engaged early supporters for emerging artists. StarShare acts as a dedicated pre-label fan engagement and relationship platform which helps artists turn create a structured early community through interactive digital artists clubs.
Read more about Roshaine’s experience and how he balances his studies with building a start-up, alongside advice for other King’s students looking to start a venture.
Shijing He – LockEyeGaze
Shijing is a current PhD student in Cybersecurity who has used his academic knowledge alongside his co-founders to develop a deep-tech solution to address a real gap in authentication. LockEyeGaze combines simple gaze stimuli with eye-tracking to turn natural eye movements into flexible, customisable biometric signals for identity verification.
Read more about Shijing’s experience on the accelerator as well as milestones to date and plans for the future.
Aya Safieddine – Archif
Aya is a recent graduate from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy who has set up Archif which is a curated marketplace for vintage and pre-loved fashion in Lebanon after being inspired by her grandpa. Aya applied to join the King’s Start-up Accelerator after success at the Entrepreneurship Institute’s Open Pitch Night and Idea Factory.
Read more about Aya’s accelerator journey so far and plans for the future.