Shott Scale Up Accelerator
A programme by Royal Academy of Engineering
A 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.
At a glance
| Best for | Founders and C-suite leaders of UK deep tech or engineering SMEs with at least 10 employees |
|---|---|
| Stage | Growth |
| Duration | 9 months |
| Cost | Free, no equity |
| Grant support | For selected startups. A place in the programme does not by itself guarantee a grant. |
| Run with | ScaleUp Institute, Ian Shott CBE FREng, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology |
About Shott Scale Up Accelerator
The Shott Scale Up Accelerator is a nine-month programme for founders and C-suite leaders of UK deep tech and engineering SMEs. It treats individual leadership behaviour as the driver of growth. The programme runs with a small peer cohort, so participants learn alongside other deep tech leaders.
What you get
- A small cohort of deep tech leaders for peer learning
- In-person growth training workshops and one-to-one sessions with experts
- Personalised leadership support and one-to-one coaching
- A business mentor matched from the Academy's network of engineers who have scaled deep tech ventures
- A grant for leadership courses anywhere in the world
- Expanded investor and industry access, and lifetime access to Enterprise Hub spaces and perks
Who can apply
- Founders and C-suite leaders of UK-registered deep tech or engineering SMEs
- Companies with at least 10 employees
- Companies with funding raised or equivalent traction, and evidence of product-market fit
How selection works: Applicants should read the full eligibility criteria and applicant guidelines on the programme page.
How to apply: Applications are closed. Register on the programme page to be notified when they reopen.
Endorsement and funding: The programme is officially endorsed by the ScaleUp Institute and funded by Ian Shott CBE FREng and the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Where to apply
Other Royal Academy of Engineering programmes
- Regional Talent EnginesA 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.
- 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.
- 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.