BECause you don’t have forever to get going.
We’ve learned a lot over the last years
that can help you achieve more in a few months.
FORWARD Accelerator
We are seeking the best entrepreneurs and high-growth startups across the world to join our global FORWARD Accelerator programme.
FORWARD is a 6 month accelerator programme, based in the UK, designed to provide essential support to high growth, scaling businesses. The programme focuses on 6 key areas (as seen below) to help your business surround itself with everything that it needs to grow successfully.
By combining best practice with bespoke elements, expert advice and access to an active community of world-class entrepreneurs, we are able to ensure that, with your commitment and engagement, you take away the skills, resources and connections you need to build a global business.
Applications Are Now Open On Rolling Basis!
Partnering support – In addition to the above support areas we have an extensive range of partners who will work with us to provide a whole range of services including business entity registration, opening bank accounts, market research, product development, visa support & more
Benefits from the Program
Funding Opportunities
Not only do we support businesses with investment readiness but we also provide access to a range of funding opportunities including equity, debt & grant funding.
Entrepreneurial Development
Ongoing support for your personal development as an entrepreneur including coaching, training & workshops.
UK Soft Landing
Support from our whole pool of over 25 mentors who come from a wide range of backgrounds & experiences.
Workspace
Access to the stunning Alpha Works co-working space providing you with a dynamic & inspiring environment to work in.
Strategic Partnerships
We support you to identify and connect with partners who could add significant value to the growth of your business including R&D support & customer acquisition channels.
Global Community
Access to a constantly growing community of entrepreneurs from across the world both virtually & through physical events.
What Entrepreneurs & Founders Saying
Great place to be. Sharing thoughts with other competitors, receiving tips from UK VCs or entrepreneurs, very helpful for our Deck construction and business planning. Thanks for giving us this chance.
Nicolas Balestrini, Co-founder of ORIGINO
I liked the feedback session with BEC and we received interesting feedback from investors in a safe environment prepared to learn.
Leandro Ciappina, Co-founder of ArgenTAG
Really amazing people and amazing network. The founders of the program go the way to help founders with any challenges that they have
Surayyah Sani, CEO of YDS Online
I enjoyed the structure and content of the course. It has made me more aware of both internal and external emission and sustainabilty forces and how I can mitagate emissions in most aspects of my life and at work.
Adam Carver, CEO of BitGreen
Having reviewed Startup Sprint programme modules/sessions in terms of content currency and likely impact, I am of the opinion that the programme covers the entrecomp framework in the manner in which it is presented.
Jason Evans, Deputy Head, Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship: Aston Business School
It is a practical way to learn the basics of entrepreneurship. We are free to bring our real challenges and look for support at any time. I appreciate the support from the BEC team and the connections I made thanks to the program.
Luciana Gaspar Zamora, Projects Officer at Warwick Enterprise
Young people have been hugely impacted by COVID and we are seeing many thousands respond by taking control into their own hands and starting a business. BEC’s Skills for Tomorrow Programme certainly offers that, with the added benefit of being delivered by young entrepreneurs, for young entrepreneurs
Emma Jones, Founder of Enterprise Nation
With grounded, focused feedback and support the program helped us sharpen our focus to a place we feel we can amplify the positive impact of our work while achieving a better market fit. We couldn't be more thankful!
Veronica Celis, CEO of EnlightAID
I did this programme at the start of lockdown when due to theatre closures, I lost 90% of my business. Thankfully, that has been recovered in part due to the mindset change the programme helped me with.
Hannah Elsy, CEO & Founder of Hannah Elsy Production
FORWARD will provide an Innovative platform to foster innovation, collaboration and increased opportunities for early-stage ventures that with to take their business to the next level
Holly Knower, CEO NACUE
BEC has been like no other, the support, advice, and hospitality exceeded our expectations. The accessibility of so may resources right at your fingertips with the way BEC operates creates a truly unique experience. BEC helps you delve deep into your business & take action so that you can get the results you want.
Danielle Roberts, Founder of Unlimited You
Honoured to have been selected for the female founder scholarship on the BEC Startup Sprint! [...] The mentoring sessions were so insightful and have helped us tackle the important questions we have as a startup during this unprecedented time.
Dina Bahrami, Founder of NutriBeauties
With grounded, focused feedback and support the program helped us sharpen our focus to a place we feel we can amplify the positive impact of our work while achieving a better market fit. We couldn't be more thankful!
Imogen Morris, Imogen Embroidery Art
BEC gave us the opportunity to learn important lessons from VCs and ask them questions you don't always have the opportunity to ask in a personal one-to-one talk. It was a great learning opportunity.
Marcos Bruno, Co-founder & CTO of Merovingian Data
Strategic & Global Partners
