EnterpriseTECH fees
EnterpriseTECH carries a fee that contributes towards the 40 hours of teaching provision, tutorials/supervisions, assessment marking, staff costs and catering. The programme does not generate profit and is expected to be self-sustaining.
If you are offered a place, the fee includes a £60 participant commitment fee, which is payable upon acceptance of a place. Fees must be paid before the start of the programme or approved by your department or funding source (and we are informed of this). If you are self-funding, the full fee is payable before the programme begins unless you have an agreed instalment plan with us which can be discussed at your interview. The programme fee does not cover expenses relating to accommodation or travel.
| The following fees apply for 2025/26, ie Cohorts 17 and 18 | Fee |
|---|---|
| Staff and researchers at the University of Cambridge and affiliated institutions | £825 |
| Staff and researchers other UK universities and research institution | £1,030 |
| Registered NHS professional elsewhere in the UK | £1,030 |
| Staff and researchers at international universities | £1,680 |
| Corporates and other professionals | £2,470 |
EnterpriseTECH guidance
University of Cambridge applicants
- We encourage you to explore how your programme fee might be (fully or partly) covered by your department, CDT, or College. While we don’t have any influence over these decisions and can’t guarantee success, it’s worth enquiring with them directly before completing your application so you can confirm your funding source on the form.
- A limited number of scholarships may be available for postdocs and eligible PhD students. These come with specific criteria, and you’re welcome to request consideration for one when you apply.
- If you’re self-funding, we understand this can be a significant commitment, so we may be able to offer the flexibility of paying your fee in 3 instalments.
External applicants
- On the application form, you’ll be asked to provide a funding source (if you have one). This could be your university’s training budget or a corporate sponsor. We recommend enquiring early to see if support is available. Please note that fees are due before the programme begins.
- A limited number of scholarships may be available. These come with specific criteria, and you’re welcome to request consideration for one when you apply.
- If you’re self-funding, we understand this can be a big commitment, so we may be able to offer the option to pay your fee in 3 instalments.
EnterpriseTECH scholarship and funding opportunities
Scholarships are subject to availability and we advise you have a backup plan should you be offered a place. Please ensure you meet the specific eligibility requirements before completing this question on the application form.
Below are the usual funding bodies and eligibility criteria. It is important to note that scholarships are often restricted to researchers at the University of Cambridge, including MRC DTP PhD students, researchers and staff at the Babraham Institute, and postdocs working in areas covered by the remits of EPSRC and BBSRC. PhD students and postdocs at any UK university working in the fields of engineering and materials science may be eligible for support from the Henry Royce Institute (via this programme).
Scholarship opportunities for University of Cambridge researchers
For PhD students and postdocs within the School of Clinical Medicine this award would cover 50% of the programme fee.
For PhD students and postdocs within the School of Biological Sciences this award would cover 50% of the programme fee.
For MRC-funded PhD students at the University of Cambridge.
To apply for this scholarship, you will be required to submit an application directly with the School of Clinical Medicine. Once you have submitted an application please indicate this on your EnterpriseTECH application when asked about funding.
For PhD students and postdocs working in the Institute.
For postdocs in the School of Biological Sciences. The award would cover the full programme fee.
For postdocs in the School of Physical Sciences or School of Technology. The award would cover the full programme fee.
For postdocs in areas related directly to therapeutics or diagnostics.
Researchers at the University of Cambridge may be considered for a 50% award.
Scholarship opportunities for external applicants
For PhD students and postdocs at any UK university (excluding University of Cambridge) in materials science or engineering research. The award would cover full programme fee including help with accommodation costs and travel for the launch, lecture intensive days and Pitch Night.
For PhD students, postdocs and staff at the Babraham Institute. The award would cover the full programme fee at the rate of a University of Cambridge affiliated institution.
The Breaking Barriers Award aims to dismantle barriers to success and foster inclusivity. By promoting diversity and supporting untapped talent, we want to help empower potential entrepreneurs to achieve their goals.
Supported by our corporate sponsors, the Breaking Barriers Awards are open to people outside of the university system.
You are eligible to apply if you are facing personal challenges, specifically financial constraints, limited professional networks and experiences of bias.
Company employees (whether part-time or full-time) and University staff and students are not eligible to apply.
Cancellation policy
On acceptance of a place for EnterpriseTECH, the full programme fee becomes payable and is expected to be paid before the programme begins.
We will refund 50% of the fee up to one calendar month before and 20% between one calendar month and 10 days before the start. The participant commitment fee will be returned for a cancellation up to one calendar month before the programme starts. There are no refunds for cancellations that fall within the remaining 9 days before the programme starts.
University of Cambridge applicants: Any underwritten place not taken up will be claimed, meaning the loss of an opportunity for another student.
International applicants: In the event that a visa cannot be obtained, fees paid will either be refunded in accordance with our refund policy, or the applicant may request to defer their place to a future cohort.
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- Programme dates: 23 September – 26 November 2025
- Applications: now closed.
- Programme dates: 27 January – 15 April 2026
- Applications: 10 November 2025
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