Incubator and Accelerator Programmes
Incubator and accelerator programmes can help your business grow through mentorship, resources, and networking. Whether you're refining an idea or preparing for rapid growth, these programmes can provide the strategic support to help your business thrive.
OUR PROGRAMMES
At Nexus we think it’s important to support businesses throughout their lifecycle, and we’re particularly passionate about growing the next generation of innovators.
We run a number of accelerator and incubator programmes with a variety of partners across the region and beyond.
WHAT DO OUR PROGRAMMES OFFER?
Incubators support early-stage start-ups in refining ideas, while accelerators fast-track scaling with intensive mentoring and funding opportunities.
Our programmes also offer a wide range of other benefits. Take a look at our individual programmes to find out more.
Programme name: Mayor’s big ideas challenge: tackling health inequalities
About the programme: West Yorkshire Combined Authority are looking for local SMEs who want to accelerate their innovative solutions, products, or services to overcome health inequalities among communities in the region. The programme provides resources and guidance to help bring these solutions to market, aiming to improve health outcomes for underserved communities.
Registered small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including alternative business models and registered charities undertaking economic activity.
Participants in the challenge will receive support to accelerate their innovations, including access to resources, mentorship, and potential funding opportunities. The programme aims to facilitate the development and implementation of solutions that can effectively address health inequalities in West Yorkshire.
Fill out an online entry form by 12:00 BST on Wednesday 7 May 2025.
This is a unique opportunity tailored to support West Yorkshire SMEs to accelerate their solutions by providing:
- Twenty £20,000 development grants for selected finalists
- Three £100,000 final awards for continued development and commercialisation of solutions
- Access to Nexus’s non-resident membership programme, providing access to a range of experts and support
- Opportunities to connect and become part of a cohort of like-minded innovators through events, activities and shared platforms
- Access to a package of support tailored to finalists’ needs for commercialisation, covering topics such as human-centred design, partnerships, commercialisation, investment readiness and more.
Application deadline: Wednesday 7 May 2025, 12:00 BST
Twenty finalists selected: June 2025
Winners announced: March 2026
If you have any further questions about our incubator and accelerator programmes, get in touch.
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