Our accelerator programme is designed to help student founders accelerate their startup-up’s growth. It consists of 12 intensive weeks of expert-led workshops, networking events and growth support. Our mission is to equip you with everything you need to take your start-up off the ground.
Our accelerator programme is designed to help student founders accelerate their startup-up’s growth. It consists of 12 intensive weeks of expert-led workshops, networking events and growth support. Our mission is to equip you with everything you need to take your start-up off the ground.
Mentorship from industry professionals
Mentorship from industry professionals
Mentorship from industry professionals
Accelerated business growth
Accelerated business growth
Accelerated business growth
Up to £8000 in equity-free funding
Up to £8000 in equity-free funding
Up to £8000 in equity-free funding
Immense networking opportunities
Immense networking opportunities
Immense networking opportunities
12 weeks of intensive workshops
12 weeks of intensive workshops
12 weeks of intensive workshops
Trips to London, Lisbon & beyond
Trips to London, Lisbon & beyond
Trips to London, Lisbon & beyond
timeline
timeline
Apply
october - february
february
Bootcamp
Accelerator
february - may
june
Demo day
Growth
june and beyond
Apply
october - february
Applications open at launch event. Reviewed on a rolling basis.
Bootcamp
february
Invited applicants will pitch for cohort selection.
Accelerator
february - may
Learn, network and grow your startup.
Demo day
june
Pitch to industry-leading investors and partners.
Growth
june and beyond
Success.
Apply
october - february
Applications open at launch event. Reviewed on a rolling basis.
Bootcamp
february
Invited applicants will pitch for cohort selection.
Accelerator
february - may
Learn, network and grow your startup.
Demo day
june
Pitch to industry-leading investors and partners.
Growth
june and beyond
Success.
apply to cohort 12
apply to cohort 12
applications are reviewed on a rolling basis - being early will increase your chances!
applications are reviewed on a rolling basis - being early will increase your chances!
cohort 11
cohort 11
faq
faq
What can I expect from the accelerator programme?
Am I eligible to apply?
What will I need to complete the application?
Do I need a pre-established business to apply?
Is Accelerate ME only for business students?
What can I expect from the accelerator programme?
Am I eligible to apply?
What will I need to complete the application?
Do I need a pre-established business to apply?
Is Accelerate ME only for business students?
What can I expect from the accelerator programme?
Am I eligible to apply?
What will I need to complete the application?
Do I need a pre-established business to apply?
Is Accelerate ME only for business students?
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