Entrepreneurs looking to grow and scale their businesses are being urged to apply to join NatWest鈥檚 accelerator programmes across the UK in September.
Up to 2,500 places will be available for the programmes, recently ranked as the third best startup hub in Europe for networking, and which have supported thousands of entrepreneurs to grow their businesses.
老九品茶es with high growth potential benefit from a range of support through the NatWest Accelerator hubs. This includes expert coaching, access to a wide network of like-minded peers, and a programme of thought leadership and events. The programme is free for participating businesses and entrepreneurs do not need to give up any equity in their business to take part.
NatWest operates 13 physical and one digital accelerator hub spread across the UK, in Belfast, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, London, Manchester, Milton Keynes, Newcastle, Southampton and Warwick.聽
Applications close on 2nd August. You can apply .
Darren Pirie, head of the NatWest Accelerator, said: 鈥淚n today鈥檚 ever-changing business landscape, growth is a necessity. The UK is home to some of the world鈥檚 most innovative startups, but it can be better at supporting ambitious business to grow, which is where our expertise comes in.
鈥淎s the UK鈥檚 biggest bank for startups, we understand that helping businesses succeed, not just through traditional lending but with full wraparound support, is crucial if we want a strong economy. And that鈥檚 exactly what we do 鈥� in our accelerator hubs, we鈥檝e seen a whole host of businesses secure investment, grow their teams and move into other markets.
鈥淲e鈥檙e offering a record number of places on our accelerator programme in September to help more ambitious businesses on their path to growth. Every member of the programme is given the best start possible with access to expert mentors, networking opportunities and modern office space.
鈥淲e really do see the programme live up to its name. It can really accelerate your business.鈥�
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Former alumni include GoJoe, a social fitness app which enables workplaces and brands to connect and engage their people. Used by global companies such as Amazon, British Gas and Diageo, GoJoe motivates employees through innovative team-based virtual challenges. The company raised over 拢1 million in seed investment in 2022 and has just completed its latest round.
Phil Steele, co-founder of GoJoe, said: 鈥淲hen we started with the NatWest Accelerator we were little more than two guys and a PowerPoint.
鈥淭hanks to the coaching, mentoring and support that we鈥檝e received through the accelerator we have now completed two funding rounds which included professional athlete investment, created a product which is loved by the world鈥檚 best companies and assembled a team who will help us achieve our ambition of changing the way the world exercises.
鈥淨uite simply, the programme really has 鈥榩owered us up鈥�, been our sherpa and catalyst for growth.聽 A no brainer for ambitious startups.鈥�