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Regional Accelerator
Tech South West Growth Programme
Tech South West
Any sector
Idea / pre-productMVP / early productEarly revenueScaling
Free programme for early-stage and scaling tech companies across the entire South West — Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Two tracks: StartUp Studio (6-week intensive virtual accelerator for pre-seed companies trading under 2 years; workshops, 1:1 mentoring, investor pitch event) and ScaleUp Studio (for established South West tech companies seeking their next stage of growth). Delivered with regional partners including Engine Shed Bristol, Plymouth Science Park and TechSPARK. 2,500+ member network.
Why this programme
Build product / validate MVP
PragmaPulse diagnostic tailors support to your specific product and growth needs; 1-1 mentoring throughout
Raise funding
Pitch event connecting cohort companies with regional, UK and global investors; ActivateU investment portal entry included for StartUp Studio participants
Access to mentors / operators
Expert coaches from Skowt Consulting, Activate and South West tech ecosystem; 1:1 mentoring throughout programme alongside peer BuddyUp support
Build networks / profile
Access to 2,500+ Tech South West member network spanning Engine Shed, Plymouth Science Park and TechSPARK communities across the whole region
Scale & grow
Regional investor network and London Showcase events help South West companies access growth capital and national visibility