Accelerator Programme

What could you do with up to £100k of funding?

Do you have a business that will transform the lives of people living with dementia?

You may be creating a product or service that makes an everyday task easier for a person living with dementia. You may be using novel technologies to unblock challenges in the dementia pathway. Or you could be giving an existing product, a new purpose in the dementia space. 

To accelerate your business, our programme offers a 12-month partnership including: 

• Up to £100K of funding*
• Expert innovation and dementia support for 12 months
• Peer-to-peer learning with our Innovation Collective
• Opportunities to learn from people living with dementia through co-creation
• Support during the application process.

*We look for a return on investment, the terms of which we'll negotiate if you're successful. This could include a percentage return on product revenue, equity investment or other another mechanism depending on various factors.

Who can apply to the Accelerator Programme?

We are looking for applications from early stage businesses solving problems in the dementia space. We expect that applicants will be able to demonstrate proof of concept and early product traction.

We are looking for both digital and physical solutions that solve challenges faced across the dementia pathway, from early diagnosis to end-of-life care.

To be eligible you need to:

• be 18 years or older
• have a registered business in the UK
• have an innovation that is being developed and/or deployed in the UK
• have a detailed business plan (as detailed in the application form)
• have a prototype at TRL 6/7 (Link for more details)
• be aware that we will look for a return on the investment provided.