BetaDen, a business accelerator for tech startups, has welcomed the first intake for its new incubator programme delivered in partnership with Barclays Eagle Labs and Worcestershire Local Enterprise Partnership.
The eight-week programme will deliver support for up to 60 startup businesses over four intakes from its dedicated co-working space at The Kiln in Worcester.
Founders will get face-to-face workshops, tailored business support from experienced coaches, networking event invites hosted by Barclays, brand-building opportunities, and exposure to the programme’s partner and alumni network.
Here are the first 10 Worcestershire tech startups joining the program:
- LostLamb –A technology-led system to reunite parents with children if they wander too far
- GraftAR –Augmented reality app allowing customers to visualise products in their homes and linking tradespeople to customers
- Make Life Better –AI tool helping citizens realise benefits and grant entitlements
- Doopee Doo – A gamified discovery app to provide new experiences and interactions in the tourism sector
- B13 AI – An AI-powered software to de-risk software development projects
- Ocius Consulting –software to help organisations manage business change effectively through improved planning, workflow and communication
- Bid Essentials –A Bid Management intranet system for private sector businesses bidding for public sector tenders
- Access Support – An online platform meeting the increasing need to work remotely, operating in the disabled student allowance sector
- Silvflame – A system designed to contain and protect against wildfires caused by natural phenomena and human-induced events
- Connor Hay – A mobile apps and website development service
Karen Nolan, founder of Bid Essentials, said: “I was really pleased to be accepted onto the programme. The workshops we’ve done so far have been brilliant – there were a lot of things I didn’t know, and I’m glad I have the opportunity to learn and progress.
“It has been an exciting experience so far with a real community feel – it is good to be around other founders who are at the same stage as me, facing the same challenges. I feel really supported by the BetaDen team, mentors and my peers in the group.”