Breakthrough

2025 Cohort

Say hello to the cohort of the Breakthrough Accelerator. Find out the amazing companies that made this cohort an absolute success.

Interesting stats about Breakthrough Programme

Our Breakthrough Programme is designed to support 30 founders through an eight-week accelerator with Lloyds, for disabled entrepreneurs who are ready to grow on their own terms.
250+
Applications received
63%
Female-led businesses
80%
Have raised funds from Angels or VCs
56.7%
Businesses from outside London
A New Icon
A New Icon
Access Avenue International Limited
Access Avenue International Limited
BB Designs
BB Designs
Biblical Foods Ltd.
Biblical Foods Ltd.
Bizzie Bodies CIC
Bizzie Bodies CIC
Brain Feed Ltd
Brain Feed Ltd
Bridge the Gap Ending Digital Poverty CIC
Bridge the Gap Ending Digital Poverty CIC
Brighter Future Mediation
Brighter Future Mediation
Creative Stripes
Creative Stripes
Dabalox
Dabalox
Epic Care Home Ltd.
Epic Care Home Ltd.
Happy Smile Training
Happy Smile Training
Holistic Well Women CIC
Holistic Well Women CIC
Human Beauty
Human Beauty
La Latch Club
La Latch Club
Lifespan Psychology
Lifespan Psychology
Never Ending Chain Ltd
Never Ending Chain Ltd
Nutriri
Nutriri
Our Pain 2 Power CIC
Our Pain 2 Power CIC
Own Your Flair Ltd.
Own Your Flair Ltd.
Parable Studios
Parable Studios
Pathways Open
Pathways Open
Set Them Up Foundation CIC
Set Them Up Foundation CIC
Sincerely Nude
Sincerely Nude
Social Land
Social Land
Sweftly Ltd.
Sweftly Ltd.
TRIB3 Manchester
TRIB3 Manchester
Taught By Humans
Taught By Humans
Time Trove
Time Trove
Unite Verse
Unite Verse

Lifespan Psychology

Dr. Esther Cole founded Lifespan Psychology, in 2017, The Diverse Practice® is a multi-award-winning private therapy practice offering assessment, therapy, and coaching for people of all ages, stages, and backgrounds. With a global team of psychologists, psychotherapists, and counsellors, the practice has grown significantly, forming partnerships with insurance providers, councils, universities, and corporations while earning multiple prestigious awards.
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Our Pain 2 Power CIC

Gideon Buabeng is a social entrepreneur, mentor, and founder of Our Pain 2 Power CIC, an Alternative Learning Provision that empowers at-risk young people through education, mentorship, and emotional growth. Drawing on his lived experience, he works with schools, local authorities, and community partners to deliver programmes that build resilience, confidence, employability, and life skills, turning adversity into opportunity.
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Nutriri

Helen James is the founder of Nutriri, a purpose-driven organisation challenging weight stigma and promoting sustainable self-nurture. Using ten years of co-created, evidence-based insights, Nutriri transforms health services into holistic, non-judgemental hubs. Helen’s work addresses systemic barriers, fosters compassionate engagement, and drives equitable access to health and wellbeing for individuals of all sizes.
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Own Your Flair Ltd.

Kim To is the founder of Flairya, an AI-powered disability and neuroinclusion platform that makes workplace accessibility simple, affordable, and scalable. A certified ADHD coach with late-diagnosed ADHD and dyslexia, Kim created Flairya to provide AI coaching, self-assessments, educational resources, and manager guides, helping SMEs, schools, and charities meet accessibility standards and promote inclusive neurodiversity across Europe.
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Social Land

Joe Land is the founder of Social Land, a full-service digital marketing agency based in Essex supporting businesses across the UK. The agency combines website design, SEO, social media, Google Ads, email marketing, video production, and branding, delivering tailored strategies and dedicated UK-based account managers. Social Land focuses on results, helping businesses generate leads, drive growth, and scale marketing services efficiently.
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Pathways Open

Amanda MacCannell is the founder of Pathways Open, a platform transforming how life sciences companies connect with academic expertise to accelerate innovation. Using AI and data-driven technology, Pathways Open identifies and matches businesses with relevant global academic partners, enabling faster R&D, validating scientific value, and supporting early-stage companies to scale efficiently while bridging the gap between research and industry worldwide.
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Creative Stripes

Lydia Berman is a branding designer and accredited business strategist, and the founder of Creative Stripes, an award-winning design and marketing agency in Hertfordshire. Drawing on experience as Eurostar’s Design Manager, she supports start-ups and SMEs across the UK and Europe. Lydia also created Mapper Cards, an inclusive tool helping neurodiverse and visual thinkers plan ideas creatively and interactively.
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Human Beauty

Millie Flemington-Clare is the founder of Human Beauty, a disability-founded colour cosmetics brand pioneering an Accessible Beauty Revolution. Drawing on her experience with a rare genetic condition, Millie creates inclusive products with Anti-Roll™ packaging, sensory-friendly formulas, and audio guidance. Human Beauty champions accessibility, representation, and innovation, earning recognition from BBC Dragons’ Den, Innovate UK, and national diversity awards while inspiring a more inclusive beauty industry.
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Brain Feed Ltd

James Lister is the founder of Brain Feed, a UK-based, research-led nutraceutical company originating from a Newcastle University project. Focused on nutrients that support brain health, performance, mood, and sleep, Brain Feed combines a team of specialists with over a decade of R&D, selling supplements in 36 countries while prioritizing ethical, sustainable practices and community-driven mental health initiatives.
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Parable Studios

Ambrose Robinson is the founder of Parable Studios, a research-driven indie game studio using AI for core game mechanics with an ethical, sustainable, and creativity-focused approach. Their first title, “Millennium Whisper,” combines machine learning with royalty-compensated creative input, delivering innovative gameplay. Parable Studios addresses the integration of AI in gaming while maintaining environmental responsibility and fair treatment of creative contributors.
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Access Avenue International Limited

Michelle Cowan is the founder of, a company dedicated to accessibility and inclusion. Drawing on 30 years of lived experience with disability, she developed a digital platform to remove barriers, enable verified inclusive experiences, and empower individuals to participate fully, while earning recognition for advocacy, innovation, and diversity.
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Taught By Humans

Laura Gemmell is the founder of Taught By Humans, a platform helping teams use AI safely and effectively at work. Combining learning, company knowledge, and AI chat, it supports onboarding, compliance, and skills training while promoting ethical AI use, practical learning, and empowering employees to build confidence and capability daily.
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Bridge the Gap Ending Digital Poverty CIC

Melissa Francis is the founder of Bridge the Gap Ending Digital Poverty CIC, a Hackney-based nonprofit tackling digital exclusion. Drawing on her lived experience as a Black, neurodivergent mother and carer with a disability, she has led BTG to provide devices, data, and workshops, championing equitable digital access as a matter of dignity.
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Biblical Foods Ltd.

Leon Pien is the founder of Biblical Foods, a UK-based meat and poultry supplier committed to ethical, faith-aligned practices. Offering Kosher, Halal, and conventional meat, the company ensures organic, free-range, and humane farming, prioritizing animal welfare, environmental sustainability, and transparency while delivering high-quality, responsibly produced food to customers across the UK.
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Holistic Well Women CIC

Betty Efemini is the director of Holistic Well Women C.I.C., providing culturally diverse holistic health and wellbeing services. The organisation offers creative arts, personal development, business training, and community research, alongside support, advice, and signposting. Its programmes empower girls, women, men, youth, older adults, and children with additional needs to thrive socially, economically, and personally.
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Brighter Future Mediation

Rebecca Waclawyj is the founder of Brighter Future Mediation, the UK’s first truly online-first mediation service. Drawing on 15+ years supporting families and personal court experience, she combines trauma-informed practice with strategic insight. Rebecca’s mission is to make mediation accessible and affordable, protecting children from adversarial court trauma while scaling nationwide.
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Set Them Up Foundation CIC

James Jordan is the founder of the Set Them Up Foundation (STUF), a London-based social enterprise providing young people with financial education and mentorship. Drawing on his own experiences, he delivers relatable, culturally relevant guidance, partnering with schools and community groups to build confidence, tackle systemic inequities, and empower youth to make informed financial decisions.
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TRIB3 Manchester

Katie Kopka is the founder of TRIB3 Manchester, a high-intensity boutique fitness studio offering immersive, coach-led HIIT sessions. Known for its industrial-luxury design, results-driven workouts, and community-first culture, TRIB3 combines performance tracking, signature SWEAT Summaries, and engaging playlists to create a supportive environment where members train hard, connect, and transform their fitness.
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Unite Verse

Adrian is the founder of UniteVerse, a real-time cultural intelligence platform enhancing safety, accessibility, and enjoyment in music and events. Drawing on a 30-year finance career and experience supporting independent musicians, he combines tech-for-good, advocacy for equality, and industry insight to help businesses thrive while ensuring inclusive, enjoyable experiences for all.
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Never Ending Chain Ltd

Sophie Finn is the founder of Never Ending Chain, empowering creativity and independence through permanent jewellery. She organises the Permanent Jewellery Show UK, connecting artists, suppliers, and enthusiasts. Drawing on her experience as a chronically ill and disabled entrepreneur, Sophie promotes accessibility, inclusion, education, and opportunities for creative individuals to build businesses and thrive.
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BB Designs

Ashleigh Brumpton is co-founder of BB Designs, a West Yorkshire-based circular furniture and design studio. Since 2022, she has led sustainable, modular, and bespoke solutions for workplaces, retail, and hospitality, using reclaimed materials and carbon-tracking technology. BB Designs combines craftsmanship, innovation, and environmental impact to create lasting, circular interior solutions.
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Dabalox

Caroline Bowen is the founder of Dabalox, a private-AI “heat coach” simplifying home energy upgrades. Her platform turns complex retrofit information into clear, personalised guidance for homeowners while freeing installers to work efficiently. Dabalox improves productivity, boosts customer confidence, and accelerates the UK’s transition to low-carbon heating through accessible, accurate AI-powered support.
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Sweftly Ltd.

Vanessa Chinasa is the founder of Sweftly, the world’s first conversational AI payment platform. Sweftly transforms complex international payments into natural, chat-based interactions via WhatsApp, enabling fast, secure, and seamless transactions. Vanessa’s vision merges AI, intuitive design, and global accessibility to simplify finance, empowering individuals and businesses to send money effortlessly worldwide.
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Time Trove

Laura Baylis is the founder of TimeTrove, a digital platform preserving meaningful memories, messages, and digital content for current and future generations. Drawing on personal experience and a background in engineering, design, and entrepreneurship, she leads a talented team to transform life documentation, death preparation, and post-life legacy with care, innovation, and accessibility.
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A New Icon

Linzi Sortain is the CEO of A New Icon, a values-driven marketplace connecting brands with diverse athletes from underrepresented communities. Her platform creates transparent, athlete-led sponsorships, combining a marketplace, SaaS tools, and analytics to deliver measurable social and commercial impact, supporting athlete wellbeing, community resilience, and purpose-driven campaigns for sustainable, scalable partnerships.
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La Latch Club

Amdalat Jinadu is the founder of La Latch, a femtech and digital-health company creating an AI-powered ecosystem for perinatal and early-childhood care. Its patented bio-simulating feeding bottle and advanced IoMT software track nutrition, recovery, development, and safeguarding, helping families navigate care safely and counter clinical bias with evidence-based insights.
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Epic Care Home Ltd.

Charmaine Laville is the founder of Epic Care and creator of Pocket Keyworker, supporting vulnerable young people through trauma-informed care and digital life-skills tools. Drawing on frontline social work experience and lived insight, she empowers youth to develop independence, routines, and safety awareness while scaling innovative, accessible support solutions across the UK.
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Bizzie Bodies CIC

Emilie Mendy is the founder of Bizzie Bodies CIC, a youth innovation hub empowering young people through creativity, STEAM, and technology. Her organisation provides makerspaces, projects, and work experience opportunities, fostering skills, confidence, and community connection. Emilie champions accessible, practical, and inclusive pathways for youth to explore innovation locally and internationally.
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Sincerely Nude

Michelle Asare is the founder of Nude, an inclusive underwear brand empowering women of all skin tones and bust sizes. She designs body tape and true-to-skin products that combine comfort and confidence, promoting body positivity, self-expression, and redefining the concept of “nude” in mainstream fashion with inclusivity at its core.
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Happy Smile Training

Alex Winstanley is the founder of Happy Smiles Training, a disabled-led social enterprise empowering disabled and neurodivergent people to lead positive social change. Through inclusive training and projects delivered to schools, businesses, and communities, Alex’s organisation challenges stigma, values lived experience, and has impacted over 22,000 people, earning national recognition and global partnerships.
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