Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator

Date of event: 29.09.26 - 10.12.26
Time of event: 00:00 - 00:00

Fully-funded Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator

What is the Start-Up Accelerator?

A fully funded, ten-week online programme for Wales-based entrepreneurs with high-growth business ideas.

• Programme dates: Tuesday 29 September – Thursday 10 December 2026

• Application deadline: Monday 24 August 2026

• Apply here: https://wgbas.businesswales.gov.wales/StartUpAccelerator/WebForm?lang=en

The Accelerator helps participants:

• Fast-track their business development from idea to first customers

• Build a sustainable business model and prepare for investment

• Develop core business skills through webinars, masterclasses and 1-2-1 expert mentoring

• Use AI to enhance creativity and market research, reducing time to market

• Access peer-to-peer networking with like-minded entrepreneurs

• Raise their business profile through PR and marketing opportunities

Who should apply?

We're looking for entrepreneurs based in your area with strong business ideas, aiming to achieve £1 million turnover by 2029, create 10 or more full-time jobs and export internationally: exactly the kind of growth that benefits your local economy directly.

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