Regional Talent Engines
A programme by Royal Academy of Engineering
A 6-month pre-accelerator for early-stage engineering and technology entrepreneurs in Northern England, Northern Ireland and Wales, with an equity-free grant, mentoring and training.
At a glance
| Best for | Early-stage engineering and technology entrepreneurs in Northern England, Northern Ireland and Wales |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 months |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
About Regional Talent Engines
Regional Talent Engines is a 6-month pre-accelerator for early-stage engineering and technology entrepreneurs based in Northern England, Northern Ireland and Wales. You do not need a team, a product or a business plan to apply. You need a promising idea, a problem worth solving and the motivation to test it.
What you get
- An equity-free grant towards living costs
- Expert mentoring and practical training, including workshops, roundtables and speaker events
- One-to-one business coaching and mentoring
- Free, lifetime access to co-working spaces across the UK
Who can apply
- Engineers and innovators with an early-stage idea, from any area of engineering
- People committed to testing and developing their idea
How selection works: Places are awarded through a competitive application process. Applicants have one-to-one pre-interview support with 3 online training sessions, then pitch to an interview panel and take part in a Q&A.
How to apply: Applications are closed. Sign up on the programme page to be told when they reopen.
Where to apply
Other Royal Academy of Engineering programmes
- Enterprise FellowshipsA 12-month deep tech accelerator for spinouts and startups from UK universities and research institutes, or from recent graduates, with grant funding, training, coaching and mentoring.
- Shott Scale Up AcceleratorA nine-month programme for founders and senior leaders of UK deep tech and engineering SMEs, focused on the leadership skills needed to scale, with a grant, coaching and a business mentor.
- ExploreA 12-week global market incubator for leaders of IP-rich engineering ventures, combining coaching, expert-led sessions and a five-day international mission to one sector and market.