Deadline: 20 May 2025
Submissions are now open for the Immerse Early Stage Accelerator Programme, guiding founders from MVP stage to business growth.
The Early Stage Accelerator spans 8 weeks.
They provide companies with top mentors, exceptional resources, a network of investors, and access to experts and alumni founders. Integrating in-person kickoff and wrap-up events with a mix of virtual and in-person sessions throughout ensures accessibility and engagement for all participants in their hybrid format.
The programme culminates in a Showcase Day, offering a platform for pitching to investors and accessing a £12k grant funding pot!
What’s on offer?
- Join a community of founders
- Advice from Lloyds staff
- Pitch your business to investors
- Access to expert coaching
- 16+ hours of group learning sessions
Masterclasses
- Value Proposition & Business Modelling
- Getting the Financials Right & Legal Essentials
- Mental Health & Wellbeing + Coaching
- How To Pitch Effectively
- Sales Strategy & Marketing for Growth
- Accessing Finance – ‘Ask Their Experts Anything’ & Coaching
- How To Sustain Business Growth
Eligibility Criteria
- Your business
- A UK registered business
- Evidence of clear proposition/proof of traction
- Business running for at least 6 months
- Have launched their MVP
- Generated a minimum of £20K
- You/Your team
- At least 1 founder (or C-suited) 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 8-week period
For more information, visit Foundervine.
