Our 2 month Accelerator programme is laser-focused on supporting startups looking to raise investment.
The Accelerator provides dedicated investment-coaching and surrounds founders with other entrepreneurs who have raised before.
Applications for the next cohort open Spring 2024.
Each programme is tailored to the needs of the founders who get accepted.
Learn by doing. Weekly sessions and workshops that move the needle.
Experienced mentors who are here to help you.
Insights behind the successes and failures of ex-founders.
We put you in front of active investors across Europe and the US.
Gain the support of hundreds of founders.
Get out of your comfort zone. Travel and expand your global connections.
The Accelerator provides bespoke investment coaching and mentoring to help founders plan for investment and refine their investment pitch.
Sessions are delivered by entrepreneurs who have previously raised, and active investors.
"What an unbelievable experience. One I’ll never forget, with life long friends in the Ignite team, my AWESOME cohort of fellow entrepreneurs and the alumni community"
The programme is designed to open up global investment opportunities by helping founders expand their global connections.
Founders from our previous Accelerators have said our trips enabled them to grow their international customer base and develop new global partnerships.
Our Accelerator exposes founders to a global growth mindset, surrounding them with experienced entrepreneurs who have grown their startups globally.
Our trip to the US introduces founders to a different approach to scaling and fundraising, taking them to cities marked by high levels of startup growth.
The Accelerator surrounds founders with experienced entrepreneurs who have raised investment before.
Our mentors offer weekly one-to-ones to really deep-dive into each startup and understand its individual needs.
Still not sure if the Accelerator is right for you? Our most common questions are here.
If you still have questions, get in touch.
We are looking for scalable companies who are looking to raise investment to grow and compete on a global scale. Companies need to have evidence of traction. This means that you’ll either be in-revenue, or have done sufficient customer validation to know there is a big demand for your product.
Yes and no. Whilst the programme schedule itself is not full-time, we expect your commitment to your business to be full-time. We want you to make the most of being on the programme by focusing on building your company. The 2024 programme is delivered as hybrid, with a blend of some in-person content and remote, virtual content. Successful teams are provided with a weekly schedule in advance to enable time for any alternative arrangements to be made such as commuting, childcare or other pre-existing commitments.
Either! It's possible to build a successful company as a solo-founder or as part of a team. We are more concerned with your progress than the number of people on your team.
No, you don’t have to be technical to join Ignite. We can help you regardless of your technical experience or knowledge. However, it will be to your advantage to be technical if your idea or company needs that expertise.
No. There is no monetary cost to taking part in our programmes and we don't ask for equity.
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This project is part-funded by the North of Tyne Combined Authority.The North of Tyne Combined Authority is a partnership of three local authorities: Newcastle City Council, North Tyneside Council, and Northumberland County Council and the North of Tyne Elected Mayor.
