The Catalyst Programme

Run by University of Southampton Science Park.

The Catalyst Programme at the University of Southampton Science Park is an intensive 18-week accelerator, run twice a year with cohorts starting in March and September and a maximum of ten companies each, combining weekly in-person peer workshops with one-to-one mentoring. It is fully funded - mentoring, workshops and desk space provided free - with no cash cheque stated and zero equity stake.

Investment

Not disclosed

Equity taken

0% (Like 88% of Europe & C. Asia · Like 79% globally)

Duration

18 weeks (Shorter than Europe & C. Asia median 26 wks · Shorter than global median 20 wks)

Format

in person

Cadence

biannual

Location

Southampton, United Kingdom

Sectors

• Generalist
• Deep Tech

How to apply

Official website

This programme has notes explaining its undisclosed figures, available in the full dataset.

Sources

Every figure above is taken from these pages, published by the programme or its parent organisation.

• https://www.science-park.co.uk/business-support/the-catalyst-programme read 2026-09-10 — supports cheque note, equity pct, equity note, duration weeks, duration note, batch cadence, format, sectors, application url, contact email

Other accelerators in Southampton

• Future Worlds Cohort
• SETsquared Southampton Business Growth Programme

Last verified 2026-09-10.