The Mission

Built by founders, for founders, and delivered by seasoned sector experts and professionals, Tees Valley Labs is a government-funded initiative through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, designed to fast-track the success of entrepreneurs and businesses based in the Tees Valley.

Who We Are

Alt Labs is an award-winning digital product and innovation studio located in central Middlesbrough. Our team has partnered with leading organisations including Transport for Wales, LNER, HSBC, and Cleveland Police to craft cutting-edge digital solutions and deliver industry-leading business support.

Paul Suggitt
CTO
Dan Watson
Head of Ops & Ecosystem
Anila Anwar
Head of Events
Lewis Chisholm
Head of Product & Projects
Imran Anwar
CEO, Programme Director
Eve Howsden
Marketing Executive
Russell Mills
Innovation Lead
Subhash Lakshitha
Finance Manager
Rob Jackson
Chief Growth Officer
Danni Ryan
Community and Events Manager
Kate Hiienko
Administrator
Michael Crean
Innovation Coordinator
Becky McCartney
Senior Digital Designer
Steve Dougan
Head of Venture Support
Jacob Tinston
Senior Developer
Roger Spurr
Product Manager

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing the tools, insights, and support necessary for your business to thrive. Selected participants for the Stable programme will gain exclusive access to Flok Co-Working Space; a vibrant entrepreneurial community that fosters collaboration and innovation, along with some incredible benefits from companies including, but not limited to, Barclays, Microsoft, Nvidia, and Notion.

Join Us in Creating the Future

With more than 70 years of successful commercial experience, our team partners with seasoned experts to guide ambitious entrepreneurs towards success.

Our Programmes

A series of 2-day workshops focusing on helping businesses develop their value proposition, ad-lib statement, and get them ready to pitch and hit the market.

A 6-month incubator focused on taking businesses from early ideation and discovery through to market traction and funding.

A 12-week accelerator designed to take businesses from market traction and revenue generation to significant investment funding exposure.