Tech South West Growth Programme

Tech South West

Information last verified: August 2026 · Source: techsouthwest.co.uk

Stage

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

Location

South West

Equity

No equity taken

Cost

Free

Delivery

Hybrid

Any sector

Idea / pre-productMVP / early productEarly revenueScaling

Support programme for tech founders across the entire South West: Bath, Bournemouth, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Wiltshire. Its accelerator, Growth Forge, runs year-round on a flexible stage-based model for founders who are validating, growing or scaling, with monthly modules, mentoring, peer groups and four in-person Growth Days, plus specialist tracks in AI, Marine and CleanTech. Tech South West also runs PitchUp investor pitch events, an Angel Investor Programme, AI South West and annual regional awards, backed by a wide membership 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

Interested in Tech South West Growth Programme?

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

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