Venture Acceleration Programme (Cleantech Cohort)

Their accelerator is not like any other. They’re uniquely focused on chemistry ventures. From their mentors to their investor network, everyone involved is a specialist or has a deep interest in the field.

There is no one-size-fits-all. They deliver a blend of masterclasses, mentoring, investment support, peer networks, and professional service drop-ins, and founders can choose the support that suits their stage of growth.

It’s not time-limited either – they’re here to support your business throughout its growth. Their support is focused on four areas that are key to development and growth: routes to market, technology and R&D, people and teams, and investment and funding.

Benefits

• Venture Mentoring
  • Access to their dedicated deep tech chemistry Venture Mentors, selected by you from their pool of experienced experts.
• Investment support
  • Dedicated support, including their Investment Catalyst pitching events and curated networks of deep tech chemistry-focused investors.
• Masterclasses
  • A structured programme of Masterclasses, delivered by experts and focusing on topics that are specific to your venture’s challenges and stage of development.
• Peer networks
  • Engagement with curated peer groups of like-minded deep tech chemistry venture founders in your sector or technology area.
• Professional services support
  • One-to-one surgeries and seminars delivered by out professional service experts.

Eligibility Criteria

• They can support ventures that are:
  • A UK-registered company, not a subsidiary or spin-out of an existing company.
  • In the early stage of development or the beginning of their commercialisation phase.
  • Addressing an industrial, societal or environmental unmet need or creating a new market.
  • Based on a new chemical technology or process.
  • Committed to following the principles of responsible innovation.

For more information, visit Royal Society of Chemistry.