Business Wales Start Up Accelerator

Our Start-Up Accelerator is an exclusive 10-week programme designed to support ambitious Wales-based entrepreneurs to develop and launch strong, high-growth business ideas with the potential to scale at pace. 

From securing your first customer, building a sustainable business model and preparing for investment, our fully online Accelerator provides tailored support from experienced High-Growth Coaches and industry experts designed to help you scale smarter and with confidence. 

Key benefits of our Accelerator: 

  • A step-by-step guide to building business ideas, generating paying customers and creating a sustainable business model
  • Core business skills development through webinars, masterclasses and 1-2-1 expert mentoring
  • Peer-to-peer networking allowing you to meet other like-minded entrepreneurs and access valuable networks
  • Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance creativity and market research, helping reduce time to market and boosting efficiency
  • Opportunities to build your PR and positive media exposure

We are looking for applications from Wales-based entrepreneurs with strong business ideas who are aiming to achieve £1 million in turnover by 2029, create 10 or more full time jobs and export internationally. 

From good to great. Hear below from some of our recent participants on how our Accelerator has helped them to kickstart their business.

Learn more and apply

Applications are now open for our next Start Up Accelerator which will run from May to July 2026

• Start Date: Tuesday 12 May 2026
• End Date: Friday 17 July 2026
• Application cut-off date: Monday 30 March 2026


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