SYNC 3.0
A co-founder matching accelerator for prospective founders connected to the University of Cambridge.
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Who it is for
The listed eligible groups include final-year students, PhDs, postdocs, and alumni within five years of graduation. The program welcomes technical builders, researchers, and exceptional commercial candidates aiming to become full-time founders by Summer 2027.
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Check your eligibility for SYNC 3.0Timeline
Applications for this cohort ran from August 17 through September 23, 2026. Its final listed sprint is scheduled for November 30 through December 11, 2026.
What came of it
In a September 2026 article, Founders at the University of Cambridge reported that two earlier SYNC cohorts had included more than 60 people.
How to go about it
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Who can apply, how people get in and whether it is open right now.
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- Apply the way the program asks
The program has not published how to apply. Terms and dates change. Check the official page before you act.
Questions about this program
Who was eligible for SYNC 3.0?
The listed groups included final-year students, PhDs, postdocs, and alumni within five years of graduation. The program welcomed technical builders, researchers, and exceptional commercial candidates aiming to become full-time founders by Summer 2027.
When did applications close?
The application period ran from August 17 through September 23, 2026; that application window has passed.
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What the sources say about SYNC 3.0
In a September 2026 article, Founders at Cambridge said two earlier SYNC cohorts had included more than 60 people.
Source: Why finding the right co-founder should not be left to chanceThe final listed sprint runs November 30 through December 11, 2026.
Source: SYNC 3.0The listed application window ran from August 17 to September 23, 2026.
Source: SYNC 3.0The program expects participants to be aiming for full-time founding by Summer 2027.
Source: SYNC 3.0The SYNC FAQ lists final-year students, PhDs, postdocs, and alumni up to five years after graduation as eligible groups.
Source: SYNC 3.0
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