Immerse Catalyst | Foundervine

Scale your business

Our accelerator, Immerse Catalyst, is designed to cater to established founders over a 8-week period as they seek to scale their businesses. We provide companies with exceptional resources, leading mentors and a network of investors, as well as access to experts and an alumni of founders. This unique accelerator offers a series of workshops covering topics that will guide your business to new heights.

The accelerator will end with a Showcase Day, offering a platform for pitching to investors and accessing a £21k grant funding pot!

What's on offer

Access to a £21K funding pot

Join a community of founders

1-2-1 advice from Lloyds staff

Pitch your business to investors

Access to expert coaching

16+ hours of group learning sessions

Process Criteria

Application process

For this transformative programme, we have a 3-stage application process to ensure applicants and their businesses are at the right stage of their journey and are able to gain the most benefit from the programme.

Stage 1

Written application

Please check that you meet the criteria. If you do, then complete the application form.

Stage 2

Video Submission

Shortlisted Stage 1 applicants will be asked to submit a video pitch or book an interview with the team, along with their pitch deck.

Stage 3

Final Selection

Successful Stage 2 applicants will receive an invitation to join the accelerator and have 2 days to confirm their place, after which the next applicant will be invited.

Programme Speakers 2026

Sarah Weingust

Investment Manager at Mountside Ventures

Emma Rees

Founder Angel and Executive Chair, Deployed

Subira Jones

Certified Lifestyle Coach and International TED X Speaker

Nat Cooper

Commercial Consultant and Manager at The Right Roots

Daniel Johnson

Founding Partner at We Scale Startups

Meet the 2025 cohort

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Naxxar Technology

Twerk 'N' Jerk

FlowSense Ltd

CTA Fintech Solutions

2026 timeline

There are only 25 spaces available on this unique accelerator, delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person events from March through to May 2026.

03 December 2025

Applications open

02 February

Applications close

13 March

Accelerator starts

15 May

Showcase day

Masterclasses

Introductory Session and Scalable Business Modelling

Legal and Regulatory Considerations for Growth, and a Coaching Session

Financial Planning and Forecasting for Growth, Lloyds ABM Drop-In

Marketing for Growth, Expanding Sales and Revenue

Mental Health and Wellbeing, and a Coaching Session

Raising Capital to Scale, Building and Leading High-Performing Team

How To Pitch Effectively and Coaching Session

Streamlining Operations

We're in a much better position now after being on the programme than when we entered. The grant funding, expert support, and cohort experience gave us the confidence and resources to grow Eco Swap, reach new clients, and take our business to the next level.

Antony Gutsa, Co-Founder, Eco Swap

Resources

Black Business Support Hub

Black British in Business & Proud Report 2022

Lloyds Academy

Immerse is brought to you in partnership with Lloyds

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