Startup 54
University of Hertfordshire
Startup 54
University of Hertfordshire
Applications Open
02 May 2023
Applications Close
12 June 2023
Accelerator Starts
12 July 2023
Demo Day
23 November 2023
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.
There are only 50 spaces available on this unique 12-week accelerator programme, delivered in a combination of virtual and in-person events from July 2023 to October 2023.
This accelerator is packed with masterclasses each week, spread over the 12-week programme. Each week you will attend expert-led live masterclasses, with some of the best-in-the-business, teaching you a range of topics from financial metrics, cash flow, product development, marketing, recruitment, pitching, and raising capital.
Specially chosen mentors will be paired with the selected startups and will work closely with them during the programme and beyond to help them grow and scale.
This unique experience will enable you to develop new skills, gain support, learn vital tools and improve your pitch to help you successfully scale your business.
Mentoring and
Coaching
Pitch your business to investors and VC's
Dedicated Barclays Champion
Access to Eagle Labs & Barclays network
Access to cutting
edge resources
Lifetime membership of Vine alumni community
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
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Uses digital technology to operate/deliver their value proposition
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Ready to scale i.e.
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Either seed stage or beyond
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Received investment
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Launching your MVP
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A UK registered business
You/Your Team
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At least 1 founder (or C-suite) self-identifies as Black or of Black heritage
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You have proven expertise in your industry
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You are available to attend all the masterclasses over the 12-week period
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How much do the events cost?The Accelerator is free to attend for eligible applicants.
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How do I register for an event?Simply complete the sign up form.
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Do I have to attend all five sessions?Yes, as this programme has been designed as a 5-week course, with each session building on the learnings of the last. We are looking for participants who can commit to attending all the sessions.
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Are all the sessions online?Yes, they are all online. You just need a laptop/iPad with a good internet connection to join any session.
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How can I get in touch if I have any other questions?Feel free to email us at [email protected]
Terms and Conditions
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To participate in the Programme, you must (i) be over 18 years old; (ii) be based in the UK; (iii) self-identify as Black or of Black heritage; (iv) have founded (either alone or with another or be a ‘C-suite’ executive within) a UK registered technology business employing a minimum of 2 employees (with a maximum of 2 people from your company being allowed to participate in the Programme) and (v) have been informed in writing by Barclays that you have been accepted on to the Programme.