Wales' brightest entrepreneurial minds are being urged to seize an opportunity to fast-track their business ideas. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme is now accepting applications for its innovative 10-week immersive Start-Up Accelerator Programme, which will launch on Tuesday 13 May 2025 and conclude on Friday 18 July 2025.
This entirely virtual programme offers tailored support to help participants turn their ideas into fully operational businesses. Through targeted coaching and masterclasses, participants will learn how to develop a sustainable business model and secure their first paying customers.
Sessions will explore new AI applications that boost creativity, streamline market research and enhance efficiency. These applications will equip participants with the skills to compete in a rapidly changing marketplace.
The accelerator is open to aspiring Welsh entrepreneurs with pre-revenue business ideas. To qualify, businesses should have the potential to achieve over £1 million in annual turnover and create ten full-time jobs by 2029, with export opportunities. Support is available to help overcome barriers to participation, ensuring accessibility for all eligible applicants.
The programme will include a mix of webinars, masterclasses and 1-2-1 mentoring from business role models and growth experts. Peer-to-peer networking will help participants build connections, gain insights and foster collaboration. Participants will also benefit from PR opportunities to raise their business profiles. The programme culminates in a high-profile awards event celebrating entrepreneurial achievement.
Applications for the Start-Up Accelerator Programme must be submitted by Monday 31 March 2025. The programme will run from Tuesday 13 May 2025 until Friday 18 July 2025.
Aspiring entrepreneurs interested in participating can register their interest by selecting the following link: Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator May 2025
This Start-Up Accelerator is part of the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme, funded by Welsh Government. If your business is not ready for this level of growth, Business Wales offers a wide range of business start-up and business growth advice and guidance. To find out more and to speak to a specialist advisor, call 03000 6 03000, rydym yn croesawu galwadau yn Gymraeg / we welcome calls in Welsh or visit Contact us | Business Wales