Lessons on how to achieve rapid business growth and success are being guaranteed to business owners and entrepreneurial teams with Elevator’s latest iteration of its flagship Accelerator programme.
Applications for the 12-week programme are currently open and Elevator is looking for future-focused or established entrepreneurs to step forward and apply to take their ideas and businesses to the next level, hone their business offering and to discover their growth and investment potential.
Once applications close on Thursday, August 2, applicants will be invited to pitch their business or idea to an expert panel.
Successful applicants, known as ‘Founders’, will then start the programme, at the Centre of Entrepreneurship in Bridge of Don, on Monday, September 17.
As well as being immersed in a range of entrepreneurial lessons, founders – whether they be existing business owners, teams of entrepreneurs or those pioneering emerging technologies such as healthy ageing and sport-related technology – will be matched with mentors to guide them throughout the programme.
Each week, experienced business leaders will present to the cohort and share their own invaluable experience and insight.
Jules Lancastle, Accelerator manager for Aberdeen, said: “Our flagship programme is proven to help ambitious and forward-thinking entrepreneurs unlock their growth, investment and international potential. Over the 12 weeks, we’ll challenge and support our Founders to think about their businesses differently and apply the lessons and insights demonstrated to their organisation.
“As they become the latest members of the North-east’s thriving entrepreneurial community, they will be armed with the tools they need to really excel and turn their ambitions into achievements.”
Daryll Morrow, Co-founder Udrafter said: “It’s intensive, tough and really makes you drill down into your idea and examine the viability. Elevator makes you work hard, but the level of help you receive is incredible.”
Prospective applicants can register their interest online at: https://goo.gl/5W2Src
Elevator is also running a series of events in Aberdeen to help you find out more about upcoming tech while also networking with contacts in the sector, as well as a special series of events aimed at giving you an insight into the Accelerator programme to see if it could be for you. Please visit the Elevator website to check for upcoming events.