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University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator

Edinburghddi.ac.uk

Overview

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator is a six-month business development programme for global, data-driven AI scaleups focusing on themes such as climate change, health, and AI for good.

Year Founded

2019

Portfolio Companies

2

Website

ddi.ac.uk

Investments

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator investments
CompanyDateStageLead
Chirrup.aiSep 2024AcceleratorCo-investor
Transdermal DiagnosticsSep 2025AcceleratorCo-investor

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Investment Activity

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2024
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2026

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FAQ

Where is University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator based?

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator is headquartered in Edinburgh, United Kingdom.

When was University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator founded?

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator was founded in 2019.

How many portfolio companies does University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator have?

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator has 2 portfolio companies in Caplight's dataset.

What are some companies in University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator's portfolio?

Portfolio companies visible on Caplight include Chirrup.ai, Transdermal Diagnostics.

What was University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator's most recent investment shown here?

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator's most recent investment in this portfolio sample was in Transdermal Diagnostics in 2025.

What sectors does University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator focus on?

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator focuses on Healthcare & Life Sciences, Energy & Sustainability, Frontier & Industrial Tech, Frontier & Industrial Tech.

What company stages does University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator focus on?

University of Edinburgh AI Accelerator typically invests at the Early stage.

Firmographic Details

HeadquartersEdinburgh
Year Founded2019

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