Initial enquiry only
Submitting this form does not create admission, participation, employment, membership, funding, or a committee position. The team reviews each enquiry and contacts applicants individually.
Academy application
Start an Academy enquiry
Tell us about your interests, experience, and an idea you may want to explore. This is an initial enquiry, not admission or confirmation of participation.
Before applying
What this step means
Applicants aged 16–17
A parent or guardian must approve participation before any programme activity begins. Provide guardian contact details only with their knowledge.
Membership begins at 18
Academy participation does not automatically create membership. Formal membership and committee eligibility begin at age 18.
Prepare your answers
Information the form requests
- Your name, working email address, age, and location.
- A parent or guardian name and email address if you are aged 16 or 17.
- The technology areas that interest you and any relevant experience.
- An idea, problem, or potential commercial application you would like to explore.
Current status
Online submission remains controlled
Email verification, privacy controls, storage, delivery, retention, safeguarding, and operational ownership must be enabled and approved before an application enters the review workflow.
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