Those who complete the INNOVATION Strand and pitch requirement will move directly into the ACCELERATION Strand. Here participants will receive additional free supports to drive their ventures to the next level. Supports include:
- coaching/mentorship
- introduction to seed funding
- experiential activities
- incubator space
- technology
- networking events
- links to the broader entrepreneurial ecosystem
Participants in both strands will have access to the HELIX space and its facilities (Room K2010 in the Centre for Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship [CITE] at Newnham Campus). This includes access to the Mike Shaver Innovation Lounge, the Collaboration Forum, workstations, technology, meeting spaces and Maker Space.