INCO Elevate UK

Building a business on your own can be a lot to carry.

You make every decision and wear every hat, and most advice assumes you have a team to hand things off to.

INCO Elevate UK 2027 is a free 12-week programme for solo founders and early-stage micro-business owners in London and Manchester, supported by BNY. It runs from February to April 2027, mostly online, and is designed to fit around your work and life.

What makes it different is the people

We bring together a cohort of 50 founders, so you learn alongside people who understand what you’re going through. Our alumni tell us the community is what stays with them.

Between February and April 2027, you get:

• Expert-led live sessions on business fundamentals, from validating your idea to driving revenue and pitching.
• Peer learning with fellow founders who are building from the ground up, just like you.
• A hands-on AI session built around real use cases in your business, not hype.
• A funding-readiness session, so you know your options before you need them.
• Self-paced learning material to dip into when it suits you.
• A chance to pitch at the final showcase in London for a £1,000 microgrant.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and close on 3 January 2027. Apply early to secure your place.

Eligibility requirements

Early-stage founders of micro-businesses based in and operating from London or Manchester. The business should be real and active, still being shaped, with clear room to grow, typically trading for under 5 years.