We’re seeking dedicated, driven entrepreneurs and growth-oriented businesses in the Tees Valley region that meet the following criteria:
For Pre-Flight: No operational stage requirements for access to the Pre-Flight workshops.
For The Stable: Businesses must have been actively trading for no more than two years from the application date.
For The Forge: Businesses must have been actively trading for at least two years from the application date (proof may be required).
For The Stable: Businesses should be at the pre-revenue stage, or have received bootstrap or seed funding.
For The Forge: Businesses must not be in a state of insolvency or financial distress (proof of accounts may be required).
Funding and support is available to one founder or representative per company.
We are particularly interested in businesses operating in AI, Blockchain, Web3, Robotics, Space, Mobility, Sustainability, and Gaming, but businesses outside of these areas are encouraged to sign up.
We’re extremely interested in businesses solving problems in the following areas: Advanced Manufacturing, Chemical and Process, Health and Life Sciences, Net Zero, Transport and Logistics, and Smart Cities, but businesses outside of these sectors are encouraged to sign up.
Based in Tees Valley: Represents a registered business entity with a trading address in the Tees Valley.
Residence in Tees Valley: Resides in the Tees Valley area (if business has not yet been registered).
Right to Work: We will require proof that you are able to legally work in the UK.
Proof of Identity: We will require valid proof of identity for the applicant (e.g. passport, driving licence).
Proof of Address: We will require proof of address for both your trading address and private dwelling address (e.g. utility bills, bank statements).
Access to Financial Records: We may require access to financial records to qualify you or your business.
Subsidy Control: We will require a declaration of any grant funding or non-financial support previously accessed.
Time Commitment: Candidates must be able to fully engage with their chosen programme. Pre-Flight requires attendance at a full two-day workshop; The Stable is a six-month programme averaging 2-3 days per week; and The Forge is a 12-week programme averaging one day per week.
Developing ideas or products that address a market need.
Committed to transforming their ideas into viable businesses.
Showing potential for growth and scalability.
Ready to scale and attract significant investment funding.
Committed to leveraging expert guidance and mentorship.
Open to networking and collaborative opportunities to enhance their growth.
With more than 70 years of successful commercial experience, our team partners with seasoned experts to guide ambitious entrepreneurs towards success.
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.