Deadline: May 15, 2024
Applications are open for the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2024. The Barclays Black Founder Accelerator is a dedicated 12-week programme designed to champion Black founder-led businesses through a series of masterclasses and one-to-one mentoring to help them accelerate and grow. Bringing expertise from sales, marketing, technology, business and investment, the programme will provide you with the tools you need to take your business to the next level.
This accelerator offers a series of expert-led masterclasses, covering various topics essential for business growth. Throughout the duration of the program, you’ll participate in weekly sessions led by industry leaders, delving into subjects such as financial metrics, cash flow management, product development, marketing strategies, recruitment techniques, pitching skills, and fundraising strategies.
Specially chosen mentors will be paired with the selected start-ups and will work closely with them during the programme and beyond to help them grow and scale.
Benefits
- The programme includes masterclasses which cover areas of sales, marketing, investment, technology, legal and accounting. In addition, they offer participants the chance to meet with industry experts who will mentor them through one-on-one consultations.
Eligibility
In order to apply and benefit fully from this amazing opportunity it is important that you meet the application criteria and your business is at the right stage to get the maximum benefit from the programme.
Your Business
- Uses digital technology to operate/deliver their value proposition
- Ready to scale i.e. either seed stage or beyond, received investment and launching your MVP
- A UK registered business
You/Your Team
- At least 1 founder (or C-suite) self-identifies as Black or of Black heritage
- You have proven expertise in your industry
- You are available to attend all the masterclasses over the 12-week period
Application
For more information, visit Barclays Black Founder Accelerator.
