Enterprise Accelerators

Enterprise Accelerators is a British organisation dedicated to catalysing entrepreneurship by supporting and connecting leaders from government, business, the non-profit sector, and education to increase the impact of their work. From 12th–16th May 2025, we’re hosting The Enterprise Accelerators Festival, a dynamic week-long online conference bringing together top minds across sectors for networking and learning. The Festival features 13 inspiring lectures and panel discussions from individuals driving entrepreneurship globally. A weekly pass grants access to all 13 events for £160, with an early bird rate of £110 available until 12th April 2025. Insights and Expertise Fundraising: Learn how incubators help businesses secure funding, with insights from investors, entrepreneurs who’ve raised millions, and SEIS experts. Hacking Business Incubation: Discover how to build impactful business and entrepreneurship accelerator programmes and how to supporting underrepresented entrepreneurs Cross-Sector Learning: Gain insights from universities, charities, and government on incubating multi-million-pound businesses. Building Social Enterprises: Sessions on how to create social entrepreneurs and incubate social enterprises. Government’s Role in Entrepreneurship: Explore how policy and local authorities can drive enterprise and innovation. Hosts and Speakers Expect insights from leading experts, including: Gerard Grech CBE – Managing Director, Founders at the University of Cambridge Anthony Rose – CEO, Seedlegals Warren Ralls – Managing Director, UK Network, British Business Bank Claire Dove CBE – Crown Representative, VCSE sector Vanesa Pazos – Partner, Noba Capital Dr Simon Hepworth – Director of Enterprise, Imperial College London Dirk Bischof – CEO, Hatch Enterprise Join us for a week of transformative insights and connections.