Do you have an innovative business idea? Maybe you’ve always fancied being your own boss. Find out more about the RGU Startup Accelerator programme and how you too can gain access to seed funding, mentorship, and five months of training, culminating in the final Startup Showcase.
The RGU Start Up Accelerator, now running in its eighth year, is seeking to support early-stage innovators exclusively for students and alumni up to ten years following graduation.
Perhaps you are interested in developing your early-stage innovative idea, the programme can offer you five-months of training and personal development flexibly built around work and studies, access to mentors and the opportunity to access equity-free seed funding.
The programme is open to all RGU students, staff and is seeking ideas from all sectors, including those focusing on impact, third sector sustainability and sustainable development.
Benefits of the Programme
The programme offers founders a range of benefits including:
- At least 16 structured entrepreneurial skills development sessions,
- Access to £3,000 equity-free funding per startup and thousands in additional prize funds,
- A minimum of 10 hours of one-to-one mentoring with industry experts,
- Occupancy of a free city-centre co-working office space,
- Access and use of communications tools and digital resources,
- Promotion and chance to live pitch at our final Startup Showcase event.
Information sessions
All information sessions will be taking place online and are free to attend:
- Wednesday 15 October 12:00-13:00
- Thursday 30 October 12:00-13:00
If you have any questions, contact the Innovation team via email: innovation@rgu.ac.uk
Registration
You must register in advance to receive the joining instructions: