impulse is an action-learning programme designed to catalyse the development of high-potential innovation into commercial propositions, guided by experienced entrepreneurs and mentors from the Cambridge innovation cluster.
The 3-month hybrid programme – which runs from 29 April to 11 July 2025 – is offered online and in-person via the Maxwell Centre, the University of Cambridge’s hub for industry and research.
impulse welcomes applicants from a range of disciplines, industries, universities and organisations – including PhDs, postdocs and researchers across physical sciences, technology and life sciences, as well as early-stage entrepreneurs and researchers/engineers/managers from organisations.
Alumni include founders of Riverlane, Abselion, Nu Quantum, Xampla, Echion Technologies, Wave Photonics, AllFocal Optics (formerly Lark Optics), Semarion, About:Energy.
For the best chance to be matched with an available fellowship, we would strongly recommend making your application in the first round, which closes on 3 Feb 2025.
For more information, download the 2025 brochure or send your questions to impulse@maxwell.cam.ac.uk.