Plus X Innovation

Plus X

Information last verified: April 2026

Stage

Idea / pre-product, MVP / early product, Early revenue

Location

South East

Equity

No equity taken

Cost

Free / Programme fees

Delivery

In-person

Deep techCleantechAny sector

Idea / pre-productMVP / early productEarly revenue

Brighton-based innovation hub running multiple accelerator programmes. CRL Accelerator: 3-month intensive for early-stage hardware and product startups, with prototyping workshop access, mentoring, and investor pitch events. Also runs Tech Growth Lab (scaling tech companies, with Sussex Innovation and Silicon Brighton, DSIT-funded) and Stage-One Pre-Accelerator (8-week validation programme). Female Founder cohorts. Facilities include precision CNC, laser cutters, electronics lab, UX test suites, and podcast studios.

Why this programme

Build product / validate MVP

Full prototyping workshop with CNC, laser cutting, electronics lab, build and test physical products on site

Access to mentors / operators

Expert-led workshops across CRL Accelerator, Tech Growth Lab and Stage-One programmes

Find customers / partnerships

DSIT-funded Tech Growth Lab connects scaling companies with Sussex startup ecosystem and corporate partners

Community / workspace / ecosystem

Award-winning innovation space with 40,000 sq ft across multiple floors, freelancers to scaleups under one roof

Scale & grow

Tech Growth Lab programme specifically connects scaling tech companies with the Sussex startup ecosystem and corporate partners

Interested in Plus X Innovation?

Head to their website for current cohort dates and how to apply.

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