BALDILOCKS
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Transforming Hair Loss Support: BALDILOCKS and the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme

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"The Start-Up Accelerator Programme gave me the clarity, tools, and confidence to turn my hair loss journey into a business that inspires and empowers others. It’s been life-changing."

The Start-Up Accelerator is a flagship programme supporting Wales’ most promising entrepreneurs. Over an intensive 12-week course, participants receive expert mentorship, targeted business workshops, and networking opportunities to refine their ideas into scalable businesses. Dan Newman, co-founder of BALDILOCKS – a business that empowers people affected by hair loss - was among the 2024 cohort. Dan has built a brand focused on inclusivity, well-being, and community, inspired by his hair loss experience and mental health...
Mallows Beverages
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Raising the Bar: How Mallows Beverages became a Welsh success story with Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme support

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"The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme gave us the tools to scale strategically, seize new opportunities, and deliver success on our terms."

Mallows Beverages, a Tonyrefail-based premium beverage company, has built a reputation for quality and innovation in the competitive food and drink sector. The company has scaled rapidly, earning industry recognition and expanding its global reach. Behind this success lies a strategic partnership with the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (BWAGP), which provides tailored support in financial planning, international market expansion, and operational strategy. Here, co-founder Andy Mallows shares the company's story and explains the BWAGP's...
Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme announces award-winning entrepreneurs
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Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme announces award-winning entrepreneurs

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The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme, part of the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (BWAGP), has announced the winners of its latest awards, celebrating entrepreneurs who have demonstrated exceptional progress and creativity.

The Start-Up Accelerator supports early-stage businesses in Wales with high growth potential, helping them refine their business models, build sales pipelines and secure investment. Over the years, BWAGP has supported founders who have gone on to raise millions in investment, scale internationally and create thousands of jobs across Wales. The current cohort brought together 13 entrepreneurs for an intensive 10-week programme that helped them transform innovative ideas into thriving businesses with access to expert mentors...
Virtual Ward Technologies
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Virtual Ward Technologies: Transforming healthcare with Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme support

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"The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme has helped us navigate the complex journey from innovation to commercialisation.”

Virtual Ward Technologies (VWT) is at the forefront of healthcare transformation, facilitating a transition from hospital care to home-based health management. Its pioneering platform integrates advanced sensor technology, cloud computing, and medical expertise to deliver early intervention and personalised care for patients in the comfort of their own homes. The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (BWAGP) has supported VWT's growth, helping to transform its ambitious vision into a scalable, market-ready solution. Professor Rhys Thomas, founder...
EmWill Care
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Empowering caregivers: EmWill Care’s journey through the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme

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“The programme has transformed my confidence as a founder. It has given me the tools to grow EmWill Care into a business capable of making a real difference in dementia care worldwide.”

The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Start-Up Accelerator supports entrepreneurs in developing their businesses. Over 12 weeks, participants receive expert mentorship, tailored business workshops and networking opportunities to turn their ideas into scalable businesses. Among this year’s standout participants was Dr Emma Williams, a Board Certified Behaviour Analyst and Founder of EmWill Care. With over 27 years of experience in the care sector, Emma has created a product that combines behavioural science in dementia care...
Bearhug
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Empowering movement, transforming lives: Bearhug’s journey to success with Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme Support

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"The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme has been a game-changer for Bearhug. The programme’s guidance in refining our strategy and expanding our capabilities saved our business during challenging times and positioned us for long-term success."

Bearhug, a Pontypool-based business specialising in bamboo joint supports and muscle sleeves, has carved a niche in the sports injury and recovery market. Founded in 2016, Bearhug uses innovative bamboo technology, renowned for its anti-inflammatory properties, to produce high-quality supports designed to help anyone, regardless of age or background move and recover from injury confidently. Bearhug’s story is one of resilience and adaptability, highlighting the impact of strategic, tailored business support. Innovation and determination enabled...
Mallows Beauty
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Mallows Beauty: From personal passion to a global skincare phenomenon

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"The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme team helped me believe in my vision, refine my business processes, and scale Mallows Beauty from a kitchen table idea to a thriving global brand."

In just five years, Laura Mallows has turned Mallows Beauty from a start-up into a thriving beauty brand with a global following. Founded in 2020 and based in Llantrisant, the company has captured hearts with its ethical, empowering, and skin-positive ethos. Celebrating real skin and real bodies, the brand now employs 25 people, has a turnover of £5 million, and is stocked by major retailers such as Boots, Superdrug, and Oliver Bonas. However, the journey...
LYFT Club
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Transforming fitness: LYFT Club’s journey through the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme

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“The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme gave me the confidence and skills to realise my vision. It was a transformational experience that shaped me as an entrepreneur."

The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator Programme is a flagship initiative designed to nurture and propel Wales' brightest entrepreneurial talents. Over an intensive 12-week programme, participants gain expert guidance, mentorship, and invaluable networking opportunities to transform their innovative ideas into scalable, sustainable businesses. The 2024 cohort featured 21 entrepreneurs from across Wales, celebrated for their determination and creativity in an awards ceremony at the programme’s conclusion. Among the award winners was Trystan Lloyd, founder of LYFT...
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Aspiring Welsh entrepreneurs urged to apply for virtual Start-Up Accelerator Programme

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...
Kaydiar
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Pioneering pressure wound care: How Kaydiar’s innovations are changing lives with Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme support

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"The Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme gave us the strategic insight, expert connections, and vital resources to bring our innovative products to market and expand our impact across the healthcare sector."

Kaydiar, based in Swansea, is a pioneering medical device company specialising in adaptive offloading technologies to combat pressure-induced wounds, lesions, and musculoskeletal injuries. With support from the Business Wales Accelerated Growth Programme (BWAGP), the company has secured critical funding, refined its market strategies, and developed key partnerships, including with an FTSE 100 company. Founded by podiatrists David Barton and Heather Smart, Kaydiar began as a university project to treat diabetic foot ulcers. Today, it leads...

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