Apply to Greenhouse

All the information you need to apply to Greenhouse, UAL's free, 6-month start-up accelerator.

We support impact-driven creative businesses with a focus on physical or digital innovation. Find out more about Greenhouse.

Who can apply

• University of the Arts London (UAL) graduates from any College, course or graduating year.
• People living or working in Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham, south London.

People who meet 1 or more of the following criteria are particularly encouraged to apply:

• Black, Asian and minority ethnic (B.A.M.E) people and/or other groups who experience racism
• deaf, disabled and/or neurodiverse people and people who experience the effects of ableism
• people from economically marginalised communities or those experiencing poverty
• people who identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community
• women, non-binary and other marginalised genders
• you are a care leaver or caregiver.

Workspace and facilities

• Free desk space and onsite maker lab access at The Hub, Peckham.
• Access to making facilities at Central Saint Martins, Camberwell, Chelsea and Wimbledon Colleges of Arts.
• Access to UAL libraries, software packages and technology.
• Extended and subsidised workspace at The Hub post-incubator.
• UAL Greenhouse x Blue Garage Award - 3 start-ups are awarded 6 months of free workspace manufacturing access at Blue Garage, valued at £10,000.

Support and guidance

• Weekly business development workshops led by industry experts.
• Bi-monthly business reviews with the Greenhouse Progamme Lead.
• Tailored one-to-one mentoring from a network of specialist mentors.
• IP and patent support, plus legal guidance.
• Investor readiness and grant writing training.
• Introductions to investors, accelerators and industry partners.

Greenhouse accelerator 2027

Wednesday 3 February - Friday 30 July 2027

When to apply

• Open for applications: Monday 2 November 2026, 9.30am
• Application deadline: Friday 4 December 2026, 5.30pm

What we look for

You must demonstrate how your business addresses 1 of the following:

• Earth - Developing sustainable, circular solutions that support the environment.
• Equity - Building ethical and socially minded businesses.
• Economy - Benefitting local economies in south London.

What we prioritise

While we welcome all impact-driven ventures, Greenhouse prioritises:

• High-growth potential - We look for businesses with a clear path to becoming scalable, investable ventures.
• Tech, digital and innovation focus - Our incubator is for creative businesses where technology and/or innovation play a central role.
• Commitment - Founders must be able to commit to the full 6-month duration (February-August) and be on-site at The Hub in Peckham 2-3 days per week.