Digital Catapult’s Black Founders Programme returns for the third year in partnership with Sony Music UK and Sony Music Publishing UK, and in collaboration with Channel 4.
The Black Founders Programme is a 14-week accelerator targeted at up to 15 high-growth potential pre-seed or seed stage companies creating innovative products and services in the creative industries.
Participants will receive a stipend of £3,000 alongside more than 20 hours of tailored support.
The aim of the programme is to fast track high-growth potential startups from a business and investment perspective, providing the support needed to increase their investment readiness level.
The participating companies’ leadership team will work with Digital Catapult, industry experts, Sony Music and Channel 4 to assess and fast track their business in order to become “investment-ready” whilst expanding their network of peers, investors and customers. Across the 14-week programme, companies will participate in roughly 20+ hours of support, including:
