Supercharge your tech with BetaDen
Apply to join BetaDen's award-winning technology accelerator for entrepreneurs and scale-up businesses
BetaDen offers a unique 6-month technology accelerator support package - at no cost to you! Could you be the next to join our alumni of 100+ founders and get real help for real tech? Apply now via the form below for your chance to join our Cohort 9.0 programme, starting September 2025!
Applications will open on the 1st of May 2025 at 9 AM (GMT). You can press the button below to add a reminder to your calendar.
APPLICATIONS OPEN SOON
Cohort 9.0 packageincludes:
Access to £8,000 Proof of Concept grant*
Access to specialist mentors offering dedicated 1-to-1 advice and guidance specific to your growth strategy
Ongoing support for your personal development as an entrepreneur, including coaching, training & group workshops
'Demo-day' Showcase event at the end of the programme
Product pitch practise and guidance, with a pitch video to take away at the end of the programme
Active support for your public profile with press releases, potential award nominations, social media and newsletter updates
Access and exposure to BetaDen's extensive technology network for industry connections
Access to 3D printing facilities** -NEW-
Access to a fully equipped podcasting studio** -NEW-
Free access to a 24/7 co-working space at the Malvern Hills Science Park
Support with navigating further funding and grants
Access to BetaDen's exclusive events and speaking opportunities to grow your profile
Official certificate issued on programme completion
COHORT TESTIMONIALS
"The quality of the mentors with a wealth of real-world experience is shining through, the diversity of the workshops and content and our ability to involve the whole team means that every aspect of our business will benefit."
Garland Surgical, Cohort 8.0
"The impact of the BetaDen and POC support has been massive. Having top-up grant funding at those key points de-risked our projects."
ChangeMaker3D, Cohort 5.0
"BetaDen has been instrumental in our success, we've raised significant further funding and we wouldn't have done it without the team."
Jet Connectivity, Cohort 4.0
Eligibility
Applications are welcome from all technology businesses wishing to accelerate their growth and able to attend the face-to-face sessions at BetaDen HQ in Malvern. Priority will be given to applications from businesses registered in Malvern Hills District Council and Wyre Forest District Councils, who are supporting the BetaDen Cohort 9.0 Programme financially through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
We are looking for:
UK-based technology companies looking to exploit/develop a new innovation
UK-based scale-up technology companies looking to accelerate an existing innovation
UK-based technology entrepreneurs looking to scale up an existing innovation
Non-UK technology companies looking to set up and innovate in Worcestershire
Cohort 9.0 Key Dates
| Applications open: | 1st of May 2025, 9 AM |
| Applications close: | 6th of June 2025, 8 PM |
| Selection and interviews: | 17th June - 18th July 2025 |
| Programme start: | 9th of September 2025 |
| Programme end: | 4th of March 2026 |
*Eligibility Criteria Applies: POC grant application must be submitted no later than the deadline stated at the start of the programme. All project costs must be external to the company. All purchases and purchase commitments may only commence after the grant has been agreed; any invoices issued/paid before the grant agreement has been signed will not be eligible. 100% of the project costs must be covered upfront by the business, these costs may then be claimed retrospectively. Evidence of costs must be supplied as instructed. VAT cannot be included or claimed as part of the grant, all costs must be given NET. All costs must be claimed within the timeframe outlined in the grant agreement. This will usually be based on the purchase dates indicated by you in your grant application. Applicants must comply with the eligibility criteria. Costs must comply with the eligibility criteria. Any changes made to the spend profile or preferred supplier(s) must first be agreed by the Proof of Concept programme manager. A place in the BetaDen cohort does not guarantee access to Proof of Concept funding. The cohort member must submit a successful grant application to obtain the grant funding.
** Facilities are located at the Old Court in Kidderminster. Subject to availability. Booking might be necessary for the use of facilities.
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