Ignite Accelerator

Ignite Accelerator is a startup accelerator that works with founders who want to launch and grow technology businesses. It began running programmes in 2011, has held them across Europe, and now operates again in the North East of England with backing from the North of Tyne Combined Authority.

Services

• Early-stage programme: weekly workshops and mentoring for technology companies still in development or only just launched, plus membership of a global founder network.
• Scale-up programme: a hybrid course of about eight weeks for established technology firms that want help growing and raising further investment, including a funded trip to the United States.
• Mentoring: sessions with experienced entrepreneurs and former founders who share what worked and what failed.
• Investor access: introductions to active investors in Europe and the US.
• Partner credits: discounts and credits for common cloud and software tools, offered by partner companies.

Who it works with

Founders of early-stage and scaling technology companies in the North East of England.

Key facts

• Started: 2011
• Region: North East of England, with earlier programmes across Europe
• Backed by: North of Tyne Combined Authority
• Format: workshops, mentoring and a hybrid scale-up course