No, we take ZERO equity. You keep 100% ownership of your startup.

Unlike traditional accelerators (Y Combinator, Techstars, etc.) that take 5-10% equity in exchange for their programs (worth £50k-£100k+ in future value), Kollider operates on a transparent monthly fee model.

Kollider is based at Unit E03, Charter Square, Sheffield S1 4HS, United Kingdom.

However, you don't need to relocate or be based in Sheffield. We offer both:

Why Sheffield? Sheffield offers 40-60% lower costs than London (rent, living, operations) while providing excellent connectivity, growing tech talent pool, and a supportive startup ecosystem.

We support early-stage startups across all tech and digital sectors, especially those with high growth potential and innovative solutions. We've successfully launched 100+ startups in:

We welcome UK-based and international founders, including part-time founders, solo entrepreneurs, and co-founding teams at the idea, pre-seed, and seed stages.

Yes! International founders are very welcome. We've helped entrepreneurs from 15+ countries launch and scale their UK businesses.

We provide comprehensive support including:

• UK Company Formation support and guidance
• Innovator Founder Visa documentation from £499+ (endorsement-ready business plans)
• Virtual Office services for UK business address (from £20/month)
• Market entry strategy for the UK market
• Regulatory compliance advice for operating in the UK

All our services are available remotely — you don't need to be based in Sheffield. We support founders internationally through virtual meetings, online resources, and digital collaboration tools.

Since founding in 2019, Kollider has achieved:

Our members report: 90% reduction in setup time, 60% cost savings on business services, and 3x faster time to market vs going it alone.

Kollider is the UK's most founder-friendly incubator. Key differentiators:

Yes! Part-time founders are very welcome. We understand that balancing work, family, and entrepreneurial pursuits can be challenging.

Unlike traditional accelerators that typically require full-time commitment, Kollider's flexible approach accommodates founders who are:

• Building their startup while employed full-time
• Validating their idea before going all-in
• Bootstrapping and need to maintain income
• Testing product-market fit part-time first

Our month-to-month model and virtual support options make it easy to engage at your own pace. Many of our successful startups began as part-time ventures.

Kollider Incubator was founded in 2020 by entrepreneurs who experienced firsthand the challenges of building startups in the UK.

Our founding mission was simple: Create a startup support ecosystem that doesn't take equity, charges transparent fees, and provides everything founders need under one roof.

We were frustrated by traditional accelerators that:

• Took 5-10% equity (worth £50k-£100k+ in future value)
• Required rigid 3-6 month full-time commitments
• Were London-centric with high costs
• Didn't support international founders effectively

So we built Kollider — a founder-first incubator in Sheffield that keeps costs 40-60% lower than London, takes zero equity, offers month-to-month flexibility, and supports founders from 15+ countries.

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Our Growth Package costs £99.99/month (+ VAT) and includes:

• Business Model Development: Canvas creation, revenue model design
• Business Plan Creation: Investor-ready documentation
• Business Review Support: Monthly progress reviews and strategic guidance
• Mentorship Sessions: One-on-one guidance from experienced founders
• Founder Community Access: Network with 50+ active startups

Unlike traditional accelerators with fixed 3-6 month programs, Kollider offers flexible, month-to-month support with no long-term contracts.

Typical Timelines:

• 3-4 months: Ideal for validating your idea and building an MVP
• 6-9 months: Perfect for launching and getting first customers
• 12+ months: Great for scaling to product-market fit and fundraising

💡 Flexibility is key: You can cancel anytime with 30 days' notice. No penalties, no questions asked. We earn your business every month through great service, not locking you into contracts.

Most of our startups stay for 6-12 months on average before graduating to independent operation or moving to our alumni network.