CONCEPTION X COHORT 9 – 2026
Thanks for your interest!
You’re applying for Conception X, our flagship programme for technical PhDs exploring the founder path.
A 9-month journey for PhD researchers to turn breakthrough ideas into startups.
We’ll help you explore commercial opportunities, gain practical skills, and grow your network - at a pace that fits your research.
Key Dates
Application deadline: 16 December 2025, 11:59pm GMT
Interview period: 5 January - 30 January 2026
Final decision: 16 February 2026
Cohort starts: 10 March 2025
Cohort Launch and Bootcamp: 17-18 March 2026 In Person London.
Please submit only one application per team – you’ll find a dedicated section in the form to tell us more about your team members.
The application takes 20–30 minutes to complete and can be saved for later, though please note you will not be able to edit your application after you have pressed submit.
For more details, visit our website or contact hello@conceptionx.org.
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The Conception X Team