Product Builder Programme

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Join the Product Builder Programme, which aims to help entrepreneurs develop digital products.

The Product Builder Programme, funded by the UK Government and delivered by the Barclays Eagle Labs, is designed to help entrepreneurs at the idea stage who want to validate and develop digital products.

The online programme focuses on helping participants build and refine their products through customer feedback and expert advice. It runs as a virtual accelerator for two months with live and on-demand sessions.

The top ten participants will be chosen for a two-day bootcamp during which they will receive additional support in:

  • product development
  • business models
  • customer growth
  • funding strategies

Eligibility criteria

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

  • be based in the UK and plan to establish their business in the UK
  • be at the idea stage, or have an early-stage prototype if the product has already been started have not raised significant investment
  • have a team of no more than four members

What to expect

Participants will gain insights and skills to:

  • identify real-world problems to solve with a digital product
  • develop digital solutions such as web apps, mobile apps, or Software as a Service (SaaS)

The programme also offers resources to help entrepreneurs on their journey:

  • weekly workshops with practical tasks one-to-one
  • mentoring sessions with technical and innovation specialists
  • pitch masterclasses and practice sessions
  • networking opportunities

Applications close on Monday 10 January 2025.

Become part of the programme and submit your application.

First published 11 October 2024.