The Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator – Cohort 16 is a strategic collaboration between Lloyd’s, the Department of Finance, Enterprise Ireland, and IDA Ireland. This programme connects innovative companies with market experts to co-develop solutions that shape the future of insurance. Applications for Cohort 16 open on 10 December 2025.
About Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator
The Lloyd’s Lab Accelerator is a leading innovation programme designed to connect ambitious companies with market experts to co-create solutions shaping the future of insurance. Recognised by the Financial Times as the #1 insurance-focused start-up hub, Lloyd’s Lab has supported over 150 companies, which have collectively raised more than $1.7 billion in investment. Impressively, 85% of alumni remain active in the Lloyd’s market, demonstrating the success of this 10-week, equity-free programme.
Focus Areas for Cohort 16
Lloyd’s is seeking innovative solutions to help the market better serve its customers. The next cohort will focus on three core themes:
- Operational Efficiency in the Lloyd’s market
- New Products addressing emerging risks such as AI, geopolitical risk, and energy transition
- Ireland Theme: Resilience and capital to support growth (in partnership with the Department of Finance, Ireland)
Innovative ideas beyond these themes are also welcome. Lloyd’s Lab has a strong track record of supporting non-insurtech solutions and new applications of data and services.
Why Apply to Lloyd’s Lab?
No Equity Taken: Your business remains yours.
Stage Agnostic: Open to pre-revenue start-ups and established scale-ups.~
Unmatched Access: Direct connections to underwriters, brokers, and global industry experts.
Key Dates
03 Dec 2025: Virtual Open House Webinar
10 Dec 2025: Applications Open
26 Jan 2026: Applications Close
04 Mar 2026: Pitch Day
27 Apr 2026: Welcome Week
15 Jul 2026: Demo Day
For more details, have a look at the Lloyd's Lab Cohort 16 Information Handbook
If you still have questions, make sure to browse the General FAQs