🔥 Join Us: Open Day at London’s New AI & Deep Tech Hub At King’s Cross
​🔥 Join Us: Open Day at London’s New AI & Deep Tech Hub At The Jellicoe, Fora, King’s Cross
​📅 Date: Thursday, April 23rd
​⏰ Time: 10:00 – 11:30 AM
​📍 Location: The Jellicoe, Fora, King’s Cross
​Get a first look at Ignite London’s new AI & Deep Tech -first community for founders, investors, and operators—right in the heart of King’s Cross.
​Join us to preview the space, meet early members, and explore how you can be part of a founder-led deep tech ecosystem.
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​Can’t make the Open Day?
​No worries. Let’s catch up 1:1.
​Book a quick 15-minute call via Ofer’s calendar:
​👉 Ofer’s Calendar
​💥 Ignite London: AI Community Membership
​As we soft-launch our community programme this April, we’re inviting a curated group of builders and supporters in the AI space.
​Membership Options
​💡 Premium Membership – £199 + VAT/month
​Includes 6-months workspace access at The Jellicoe (Fora, King’s Cross), event priority, and full participation in community activities.
​🤲 20% of Memberships Free for Pre-Funding Founders
​Reserved for exceptional founders at the earliest stages of their journey. No equity taken.
​🤝 Free Membership (Invite-Only)
​For investors, open innovation experts, researchers, operators, and Ignite alumni. Includes invites to selected events and workshops.
​📍 Workspace
​42 hot desks, 10 phone booths, and access to premium Fora facilities.
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​👥 Who’s This For?
​Membership is by application or invitation only. We aim to maintain a high-quality, founder-first environment with:
​👩‍💻 Founders – Building in AI from pre-seed to Series A
​💰 Investors – Solo GPs, emerging funds, institutional VCs, CVCs
​⚙️ Experts & Operators – Technical, product, go-to-market leaders
​🎓 Ignite Alumni & Friends – From our global community
​Our target mix: 60% founders, 40% investors & operators.
​🧠What is Ignite London?
​Ignite London is a new, independent, equity-free community and programme spun out of Intel Ignite—a globally recognised deep tech accelerator that helped 216 startups raise over $3.5B.
​Launching officially in May 2025, our mission is to support AI and IP-rich founders with:
​✅ World-class mentorship
​✅ Access to investors & strategic partners
​✅ Commercialisation support
​✅ A peer-driven, in-person community
​We’re now onboarding early members through our soft launch in April / May—with the full space and programme opening in Q2.
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​🔥 FAQs
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​Is community membership the same as being accepted into the Ignite Programme?
​No. The community is separate. Programme applications will be shared with members when open.
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​Why is membership invite- or application-only?
​We curate for quality, balance (founders > others), and strong alignment with the AI & deep tech focus.
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​Is Intel involved?
​Yes. We have a collaboration agreement with Intel, providing access to their experts for feedback, tech insights, and due diligence.
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​What kind of AI do you focus on?
​Full-stack AI—from infrastructure to apps. Think LLMOps, AI dev tools, next-gen agents, and vertical applications.
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​When does the core programme launch?
​We aim for Q4 2025, pending final partner confirmations.
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​Who runs Ignite London?
​Ofer Shayo (ex-MD Intel Ignite London)
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​Can I run a session for the community?
​Absolutely. We encourage member-led workshops, founder AMAs, and informal sharing.
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​Can we partner with Ignite London?
​Yes—especially if you’re a corporate VC, innovation team, ecosystem builder, or sponsor. Let’s talk.
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​What happens after 6 months?
​You can apply to upgrade to a full Fora membership or rent a dedicated office. You’ll always remain part of the community.
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​📎 Community Guidelines & Workspace Info
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​🗓 Weekly AI Community Events – Thursdays at 6 PM (some noise expected)
​🌆 Evening Events – May take place after 5:30 PM
​🪑 Flexible Desk Use – 42 desks + 10 phone booths. Booking system may be introduced if needed (max 100 premium members).
​📞 Meeting Rooms – Bookable directly via Fora (rooftop, boardrooms, more)
​💪 Wellness Facilities – Gym, showers, lounges, and more included via Fora
​All premium members must agree to Ignite London’s T&Cs, aligned with Fora’s member policies.
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​🏢 About The Jellicoe, King’s Cross
​A brand new, 3,500 sq ft innovation hub at the heart of King’s Cross. Designed for collaboration, creativity, and connection.
​Notably, The Jellicoe is home to the UK’s ARIA (Advanced Research and Invention Agency) and other frontier R&D organisations.
​This isn’t just a space. It’s the new centre of gravity for AI in London.
​🔗 More about The Jellicoe
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