Virgin StartUp Empower100 accelerator
Virgin Start Up Limited (Trading as ‘Virgin StartUp’)
Empower100 is a free seven-week accelerator by Virgin StartUp, designed to help underrepresented London founders become investment-ready and scale. Funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the programme supports early-stage, high-potential businesses with expert guidance, mentoring and connections.
What’s included:
Expert-led workshops
Interactive weekly workshops covering growth strategy, sales and marketing, the funding landscape, and pitching - delivered by expert facilitators.
One-to-one support and mentoring
Get personalised support on our community platform and book calls with 600+ mentors, advisors and industry experts when you need it.
Investment readiness
Learn to navigate the funding landscape, craft compelling pitches and build confidence.
Community and networks
Be part of a diverse founder cohort. Gain visibility, share experiences, connect through curated networking events and 12-month access to Virgin StartUp’s online community platform.
Inclusive and impact-focused
We prioritise women, ethnic minority and disabled founders. 100+ founders have been supported to date and more than £5.5m has been raised by alumni.
Eligibility requirements
We prioritise women, ethnic minority and disabled founders.
To apply, you must meet the following criteria:
- Have a UK business based in Greater London
- Been trading for a minimum of 18 months
- Have at least 2 employees
- Have a minimum turnover of £50k per annum
- Have a strong underlying business proposition
Virgin Start Up Limited (Trading as ‘Virgin StartUp’)
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