Prospect Programme

Programme Overview
We are launching our Cocoon Prospect Programme with a primary focus on building a comprehensive network that pools accelerator programmes, mentor resources, funding opportunities and a great variety of startup services across different industries. Cocoon Networks will act as an initiator as well as a link between China and the UK. We aspire to continuously add value by matching startups with exactly the resources they require.

Partner Benefits
Cocoon Networks is both the initiator and a primary contributor to the Prospect Programme. We offer a series of wonderful benefits for our partners and alumni:

➢ A platform for partners as well as startup alumni to connect with other entrepreneurial communities in creative and high-tech industries
➢ Networking and funding opportunities, as well as direct access to potential partners and investors via Cocoon’s community events
➢ Chinese mentorship and investment opportunities to help startups to scale up in China
➢ 6 months of discount when renting space at Cocoon Networks London Innovation Centre, which covers full access & flexible usage of our co-working space in our prime Central London location (T&Cs may apply on bookings and availability of facilities)

Eligibility to Apply
➢ Startups must be working towards innovation, development, deployment or commercialisation of new products, processes or services driven by technology or intellectual property.
➢ The Startup must aim to develop and commercialise:
a) a viable product or service or process; or
b) a significantly improved existing product or service or process that will create or add value for customers and/or workflow.
➢ The Startup must not be formed by splitting up or reconstruction of a business already in existence.

Apply
The Cocoon Networks Prospect Programme is now open for public applications.

➢ Fast-track application: alumni from Cocoon Networks-partnered accelerator programmes are recommended to apply through internal referral.

➢ Standard application: we also welcome startups from external or partner networks to apply. We will be in touch if your application is successful, please allow up to 2 weeks. Due to the large volume of applications, we are unable to provide feedback at this stage of the application process.