14th March 2025
Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator
The 10-week Start-Up Accelerator is a fast-paced, dynamic and in-depth accelerator programme aimed at helping Welsh high-growth start-ups launch, secure their first customer and potentially attract investment.
The programme aims to help aspiring high-growth entrepreneurs develop core business skills by providing bespoke, tailored support from experienced coaches to navigate the opportunities and challenges associated with launching a high-growth business.
Why should budding entrepreneurs apply?
- To fast track business development
- To raise their business profile
- To learn from industry experts
- To increase their chances of success
What does the programme offer?
The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator will focus on:
- Guiding budding entrepreneurs step-by-step, from business ideas to generating paying customers and creating a sustainable business model
- Developing core business skills and fostering a success mindset
- Providing webinars, masterclasses, 1-2-1 expert mentoring and coaching from role models and business growth experts
- Facilitating peer-to-peer networking
- The power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to enhance creativity and market research, reduce time to market and boost efficiency.
- Offering potential for PR opportunities to raise the business profile, including the possibility of an end-of-programme award.
Who should apply?
Wales-based entrepreneurs with a pre-revenue business idea and the aim to:
- Achieve over £1 million in annual turnover by 2029
- Create 10 full-time jobs by 2029
- Export internationally
When do applications close?
The Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator will run from Tuesday 13 May – Friday 18 July 2025.
Applications will close on Monday 31 March 2025.
Interested in applying? Click here.