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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/
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