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Achieve investment readiness and
find investors through
Blue Lake Accelerator
in South Yorkshire.

30+ hours of direct support
25+ mentors / speakers / experts
Direct connections to hand-picked investors



REFINE YOUR VISION
Through lectures by expert guest speakers, workshops, and exercises that challenge you.
PERFECT THE PITCH
1-2-1 Mentorship and extensive pitch training throughout the accelerator.
MEET INVESTORS
Blue Lake will introduce you to investors that are perfect for your startup.
About You
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Software Startup
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Early stage with advanced MVP
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Global ambitions
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Scalable Solution
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Committed founding team
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Looking to raise their pre-seed round within the next 6 months
About The Programme
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Our accelerator programme is laser-focused on getting you investment ready and actively supports graduates with fundraising. The programme is designed for early-stage, technology-driven startups, including pre-revenue and pre-registration companies with an advanced MVP. The 12-week accelerator combines 1-2-1 mentorship, workshops, homework, and group work, including:
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Investor Work
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Product Development / Validation
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Go-to-market
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Traction
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Short- and mid-term growth
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Pitching
Cohorts of 2-3 startups allow for a more individual approach. The Blue Lake network will offer a community of startups, mentors, investors, and innovators that can support participants for life. The fast-paced environment will see founders emerge more experienced, knowledgeable, committed, and ready to raise their early round.
This is a free programme and there are no fees nor equity required from applicants. The benefits don't stop after the pitching sessions in week 12 either. Blue Lake will continue supporting successful graduates through introductions and light mentoring. You will be part of the Blue Lake Club for life!
Interested in Joining?
Apply Now
Rolling Application
Cohort 2 will begin on the 9th of January 2023.
The programme ends after 12 weeks on November 18th.
Admittance is first come first serve so don't wait!
Once Cohort 2 is closed applicants will be rolled over to Cohort 3 starting February.
The Blue Lake Accelerator Programme is part of the TEAM SY Project. TEAM SY is part funded by ERDF and delivered in partnership with Capital Enterprise and Barnsley Council
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