StartUp Studio 2023

Turbocharge your startup

Benefit from an intensive accelerator, expert mentoring, workshops, and expert guidance to reach your next stage of growth.

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Barcelona

Who is the programme for?

Tech companies that are:

  • Based in the South West
  • At pre-seed stage that have not yet raised a commercial round of funding (although may have had friends & family funds, or grants)
  • That have been trading for less than 3 years
  • That are seeking external investment
  • Looking to make a positive difference in society, the economy, and the environment
  • That have a credible, focussed, motivated and committed team
  • That has a large potential market that’s either new, or ripe for disruption

What do you get?

  • Full access to the Who’s Fabio? toolkit for three months
  • 1:1 onboarding + weekly mentoring
  • Targeted workshops and guidance from expert partners
  • Weekly virtual meetups with Tech South West and other cohort members
  • Pitch practice and investor-ready training
  • An opportunity to pitch to angels, networks and Seed VC funds at PitchUp Live
  • Ongoing support covering investment, grant funding, business strategy, brand, marketing, legal and financial expertise from our partners
  • A free copy of Traction First by Darren Ball and JP Luchetti
  • PR as a StartUpStudio breakout brand
  • Business expertise and contacts
Founders

Ready to apply?

Complete a short form to apply for a free place on the programme.

Apply now

What's the process?

Stage 1 – Applications

  • Complete application
  • Receive an email including a copy of
  • Traction First + free bonuses, with a request to complete the DNA masterclass if you would like to interview
  • Submit DNA exercise
    Interview with JP and Darren at Who’s Fabio?
  • Final acceptance decision

Stage 2 – The programme

  • 1:1 onboarding onto the programme
  • Access to the Who’s Fabio? toolkit
  • Additional workshops and resources provided by programme partners
  • Weekly virtual meetup
  • Support from mentors

Stage 3 – PitchUp Live!

  • Pitch to investors and business experts from across the region
  • Stage 4 – Ongoing support as a
  • StartUp Studio breakout brand
  • PR Opportunities
  • Quarterly PitchUp events
  • Ongoing support

Frequently asked questions

StartUp Studio costs £100+VAT per month to take part

Dr Zeke Steer

Founder & CEO at Milbotix

I greatly benefited from joining the StartUp Studio 2021. I enjoyed the cohort-based approach and opportunity to meet founders working on a range of exciting start-ups.

The pitch practice and mentoring elements of the programme were valuable in developing my confidence to approach investors.

Sarah Cudmore

Founder of Homegrown Learning Ltd

I thought that I was ready to launch but going through the accelerator programme made me think twice about the direction of my business. Having high quality content and mentors made all the difference to me and my business.

Geoff Revill

Co-founder & CEO at Safe Space One Ltd

I went on this programme because others we considered did not seem appropriately focussed on getting you investment ready in a timely fashion - this programme did just that.

It really helped us understand the plethora of information investors will need not just to become interested, but to make an investment decision.

Ready to apply?

Complete a short form to apply for a free place on the programme.

Apply now

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