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.