This Lanarkshire flagship, fully-funded, 12-week accelerator, is delivered in partnership with Business Gateway Lanarkshire.

It is custom-designed around early-stage business owners and teams who are keen to fast-track their business offering, growth and investment potential.

The programme is built in three distinctive stages:

Discovery.

• In these crucial first weeks, founders question their assumptions about their business and validate with their target markets.
• During this period, founders are introduced to the following elements of the programme; Business Model Canvas, Value Proposition Canvas, Design Thinking and more.

Development.

• At this stage, the activities focus on the core business topics that will make up robust and implementable action plans.
• The development stage also sees the introduction of agitation stations, where experienced businesspeople challenge founders on the assumptions behind their business model during regular and focused 1-1 meetings. 
• In addition, to the support already available, founders are introduced to:
  • Specific business 101 sessions and surgeries (including sales, marketing, finance, branding, legal, HR, IP, and Insurance) 
  • Verbal communication and pitching masterclasses 
  • Stage gates

Delivery.

• During the final weeks, founders look outwards to see how best to take their product or service to market, identifying suitable territories, financial opportunities and funding sources.
• At the end of the programme, you will take part in a founder’s showcase. A celebration of your completion of the Elevator Programme where you will pitch your business and what you have achieved.

• An existing business – ideally you have been trading for 1 -2 years and are looking to grow
• Enthusiasm and drive – you must be passionate about developing your business
• Commitment – in completing the 12-week programme to gain the best out of it
• An open mind – to be able to work collaboratively and accept feedback from fellow founders and mentors

• A supportive group of fellow business owners, working collaboratively to challenge yourself and your ideas
• Sessions with influential guest speakers and entrepreneurs over a varied programme schedule
• The most up-to-date tools and knowledge to achieve your goals
• Access to a modern workspace with expert help/future business support available
• A chance to build your network through the Elevator ecosystem and beyond!

• The programme starts on 28th February 
• In-person every Tuesday and Thursday 9am - 5pm
• The programme will be delivered at:
  University of West of Scotland Lanarkshire 
  2 Stephenson Place, Hamilton Intnl Technology Park, 
  G72 0LH 

Applications for The Elevator Programme 2023 have now closed.

If you are interested in participating in the future please email accelerator@elevatoruk.com.

Apply now