For startups
You built the research. We help you build the company.
Atlantic Bridge Connect helps university spin-outs and student founders reach accelerators, investors, mentors and international markets, from first pitch to follow-on funding.
What you get
- A verified university profile investors can trust
- Introductions based on fit, not cold outreach
- Mentors who have built university spin-outs
- A path into transatlantic markets
How we help
Everything a spin-out needs, in one place.
Accelerator programmes
Access accelerator programmes designed for university startups, from idea validation to scale-up.
Investor introductions
Connect with investors who understand university innovation and are looking for research-driven ventures.
Mentorship
Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts who have built companies out of university research.
Funding opportunities
Find grants, competitions and funding routes that match your sector, stage and geography.
Events and demo days
Networking, workshops and demo days that put your company in front of the right people.
Application
Four steps to get started.
No cold emails and no guesswork. We do the matching so your time goes on the right conversations.
- 1
Complete the application
Share your team, technology, stage and what you need from us.
- 2
We verify your university link
Every founder on the platform has a verified affiliation with a university.
- 3
Get matched
We match you on sector, stage and investment thesis to the programmes and investors that fit.
- 4
Meet the right people
We make direct introductions and help you prepare for each investor meeting.