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The Product Growth Programme aims to help 25 innovative founding teams build successful, product-led businesses

Barclays Eagle Labs, funded by the UK Government, is running an online Product Growth Programme to help UK start-ups with digital products and technologies. 

This three-month programme supports founders in improving their market strategies, securing funding and getting ready to scale.

Who can apply?

The programme is for early stage, product-led start-ups with:

  • a working minimum viable product (MVP) and some initial traction, such as paying customers or a signed proof of concept
  • up to two years of operation and a founding team of up to six members
  • total funding raised of less than £500,000

Start-ups focused on the following areas are especially encouraged to apply:

  • improving health and wellbeing for communities of all ages
  • developing sustainable innovations in sectors like food, energy, retail and infrastructure
  • creating positive social impact in workplaces, systems and society

What does the programme offer?

The programme is delivered online and includes live sessions and on-demand content. It ends with an in-person showcase connecting participants with investors and industry experts.

Participants will have access to:

  • expert workshops
  • one-on-one mentoring
  • pitch masterclasses
  • networking with 25 like-minded startups

Find out more and apply to the Product Growth Programme.

Applications close on Friday 17 January 2025.

First published 16 December 2024