Barclays Black Founder Accelerator

Are you a Black entrepreneur seeking support to grow your business? Join the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator

Barclays Black Founder Accelerator is a programme aimed at promoting diversity in entrepreneurship and highlighting businesses led by Black founders.

This initiative is delivered in partnership with Foundervine, an award-winning social enterprise that helps entrepreneurs from underrepresented communities start their own businesses.

Eligibility criteria

To be eligible for the programme, businesses should meet the following criteria:

• use digital, technology to operate or deliver their value proposition
• ready to scale
• be based in the UK
• at least one founder (or C-suite) self-identifies as Black or of Black heritage
• be available to attend all the masterclasses over the 12 weeks

What to expect

The programme includes:

• a series of 12 expert-led business strategy masterclasses, focusing on topics such as defining your value proposition, hiring talent, sales strategy, marketing, intellectual property
• mentoring and coaching from scaleup experts
• access to business and networking events
• the opportunity to showcase your business to potential clients and investors at the end of the programme

How to apply

Before applying, check all the eligibility criteria.

Join the Barclays Black Founder Accelerator.

First published 31 March 2025.