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, set to launch in January 2025.
The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme will provide a series of virtual sessions to deliver a comprehensive, rapid start-up experience. Participants will receive step-by-step guidance on turning their ideas into fully operational businesses, with tailored support designed to help them acquire paying customers and develop a sustainable business model.
This accelerator is open to all Wales-based aspiring entrepreneurs with a pre-revenue business idea. The business idea should aim to achieve over £1 million in annual turnover and create ten full-time jobs by 2029, with potential export opportunities. Support is also available to help overcome barriers to participating in the programme.
The cutting-edge programme will also leverage the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance creativity and market research, reduce time to market, and boost efficiency.
The programme offers a blend of webinars, masterclasses, and one-to-one mentoring sessions conducted by business role models and business growth experts. Networking is a cornerstone of the programme, with peer-to-peer sessions designed to facilitate business growth and offer invaluable insights. Participants will also benefit from PR opportunities designed to raise business profiles and drive rapid growth, with the programme culminating in a high-profile awards event.
Applications for the programme must be submitted by Monday 28 October 2024. The accelerator will commence on Tuesday 7 January 2025 and run until Friday 14 March 2025.
Anyone interested in taking part should register their interest by selecting the following link: Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator (newable.co.uk).
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 (gov.wales)