An ambitious startup accelerator supporting AI startups to scale in Greater Manchester.
An ambitious startup accelerator supporting AI startups to scale in Greater Manchester.
As part of Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester, startup experts Capital Enterprise have launched a highly specialised accelerator programme for AI startups in the Greater Manchester area, supporting them to build sustainable businesses and smash their fundraising goals.
About the Programme
Our programme will select and accelerate 40 high potential startups over 2 cohorts in the Greater Manchester area, building AI solutions for climate, health and generative AI.
Our AI Accelerator is a 6-month hybrid programme designed to provide exceptional AI startups with learning, mentoring, networking and investment opportunities. Our content is delivered by world-class AI and startup experts.
Who are we looking for?
- DeepTech AI products or services in Health, NetZero, and GenerativeAI
- Businesses based in and dedicated to making an economic impact in Greater Manchester
- Pre-seed, Seed or Series A stage startups poised for transformative growth
- Tech for Good champions committed to making a positive impact on people and the planet
The Curriculum will include:
Pitching to Investors
Storytelling for impact Communicating complex tech to non-tech audiences
Standards and Ethics
Data standards AI ethics for deeptech
Go-to-Market Strategy
Strategies for acquiring new customers Defining how the product will be positioned in the market
Regulations
UK and EU GDPR IP and patent law
Founder and Team Wellbeing
Wellbeing and mental health to avoid burnout Recruiting and growing a team sustainably
Further Details
Cohort 1
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Cohort 2
APPLICATIONS CLOSED
Cohort 1
w/c 11 March 2024: Onboarding and Accelerator Launch
March 2024 – October 2024: Workshops, Events and specialised 1:1 support for Cohort I
October 2024: Demo Day for Cohort I
Cohort 2
July: Onboarding and Accelerator Launch
July 2024 – February 2025: Workshops, Events and specialised 1:1 support for Cohort II
February 2025: Demo Day for Cohort II
AI is the world’s fastest-growing tech sector, with applications across countless industries. Its infinite possibilities are set to transform our collective future, but right now is the moment to write yours.
In addition to the AI Accelerator, over the next two years, Turing Innovation Catalyst Manchester will also be delivering venture builders, skills programmes and a whole host of events and activities to drive the AI ecosystem in Greater Manchester forward.
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