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Дорожная карта подачи проекта, подачи на различные программы поддержки в Англии, акселераторы и экосистема FinTech

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1. Mastercard

Start Path

https://www.mastercard.com/start-path/

Eligibility:

fintech or payments-focused startup
scalable product with MVP or live product
enterprise-ready solution
strong product-market fit signals (not necessarily revenue)
global or UK-based startups accepted

Next deadline: Rolling applications (no fixed deadline)

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2. Visa

Visa Fast Track

https://partner.visa.com/

Eligibility:

fintech startup
product aligned with Visa payment ecosystem
MVP or live product
may require regulated partner/sponsor bank depending on product
geographic availability depends on region

Next deadline: Rolling intake (continuous applications)

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Visa Innovation Program Europe

https://www.visa.co.uk/visa-everywhere/innovation/innovation-program.html

Eligibility:

early-stage fintech startups
working MVP preferred
focus on payments, fraud, identity, financial infrastructure
ability to integrate with financial institutions

Next deadline: Cohort-based (periodic intake, no fixed public date)

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3. Barclays

Eagle Labs

https://labs.uk.barclays/

Eligibility:

UK-based startup or scaling company
fintech / AI / digital innovation focus
MVP or early traction
willingness to engage in pilot or mentoring

Next deadline: Rolling applications

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Techstars Barclays Accelerator

https://www.techstars.com/accelerators/barclays-london

Eligibility:

high-growth startups
strong founding team
scalable product
MVP or early traction
global applicants accepted

Next deadline: Annual cohort cycle (typically once per year)

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4. NatWest

NatWest Accelerator

https://www.natwest.com/business/enterprise/fintech-innovation.html

Eligibility:

fintech startups (UK preference)
MVP or early-stage product
focus on payments, fraud, lending, risk, AI
ability to run pilot with bank

Next deadline: Rolling / cohort-based (several intakes per year)

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5. Antler London

https://www.antler.co/location/london

Eligibility:

early-stage founders or individuals
no company required
full-time cohort participation
idea or MVP stage accepted
ability to build startup from scratch during program

Next deadline: Cohort-based (multiple intakes per year)

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6. Tech Nation

Next Wave

https://technation.io/programmes/nextwave/

Eligibility:

pre-seed or seed stage
SaaS / tech-enabled company
UK-headquartered
SEIS-eligible startup
B2B or B2B2C model
MVP preferred or early traction

Next deadline: Applications close 22 March 2026

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⚠️ Tech Nation — DeepTech stream (important update)

Status:

Tech Nation has integrated DeepTech as a focus area within existing programme structure
no standalone “DeepTech accelerator” is currently publicly listed as a separate programme
DeepTech participation is included within:
Next Wave (AI, cybersecurity, infrastructure)
sector-based tracks
partner ecosystem programmes

Source: https://technation.io/