growing startups dcsdc enterprise week presentation
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What is Growing Startups?
Early stage accelerator for companies based in the North West. We provide seed
capital, a space to grow and most importantly, access to investors and
mentors who have been there, done that, and are ready to give back to the next
generation
What you get
Seed Capital
£10,000 in seed capital (in
exchange for equity)
Mentor Support
Mentors who have been there, done
that, ready to help grow the business
Incubation Space
Hot desk in world class office space
How it Works
Applications
Applications are now open via the Growing Startups
website.
Demo
After the accelerator
programme, each of the startups will
demo their products to follow on investors and support agencies.
Pitch Day
Startups will be shortlisted and
pitch to the investors
Now Open
The Process
Design GrowBuild
Candidates
Passion
Desire to take your idea and run with it
Any Industry
Open to everything from tech ideas to
traditional solutions.
Knowledge
Market smarts and ability to grow
For Investors
We’re on the hunt for people who have been there, done that, and are ready to give back. We want to connect you with a series of investments that can help make this a better place to live, and also create jobs and help entrepreneurs get started. We’re also relying on your experience and contacts to help them succeed.
• Build Local- Help create jobs and give companies a helping hand where they can make a difference
• Access to Great Companies - Combine with other investors to spread the investment risk across projects
• Skills- Let the entrepreneurs benefit from your skills and experience
• Investments - Gain equity in a range of startups with the potential to make a real difference in the NW economy.
