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NatWest Joins Forces with Aberystwyth University to Launch Satellite Accelerator Programme

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NatWest has joined forces with Aberystwyth University to launch a fully-funded satellite version of its Pre-Accelerator programme to help aspiring local entrepreneurs.

The programme, which is open to entrepreneurs with an early-stage idea or those that have just started their own business, aims to benefit both students and local businesses.

Part of NatWest’s successful Entrepreneur Accelerator programme, the Pre-Accelerator is a digital programme supported by face-to-face events. Fully funded by the bank, participants do not need to bank with NatWest to take part.

During the programme, which begins on December 4 with an Ignition launch event at the university, entrepreneurs will have access to 12 digital modules to help empower them with the skill sets they will need to develop their business proposition.

Last year more than 6,000 businesses throughout the UK took part in one of NatWest’s Entrepreneur Accelerator programmes, 47% of whom were women. In total these businesses have attracted more than £31m in investment and funding.

James Powell, NatWest Regional Entrepreneur Director, said:

“We’re delighted to be working with Aberystwyth University to launch a satellite version of our hugely successful Pre-Accelerator Programme at the university. This is a fantastic opportunity for local entrepreneurs who have a great business idea that they want to bring to life or those that have just started a business.”

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At NatWest Cymru we are passionate supporters of enterprise and offer a wide range of services to people who want to start, run and grow a business.

Business Builder is an online, on-demand resource designed to give you the right support at the right time for you and your business. There are modules, articles and case studies designed to support you to upskill and develop yourself and your business at a time and pace that suits you.

Find out more at: https://www.natwest.com/business/insights/businessbuilder.html

The NatWest Accelerator supports and empowers entrepreneurs and business owners to scale their businesses to the next level. Through our six-month, fully-funded Accelerator programme we provide wrap around support and access to expertise, removing barriers and providing more opportunities to help businesses grow.

Find out more at: https://www.natwest.com/business/business-services/entrepreneur-accelerator.html

NatWest Cymru’s Local Enterprise Manager Lee Morgan offers free support and expertise to small businesses – whether you bank with us or not. They can:

• Boost your insight and knowledge in specialist subjects by giving you access to local talks and educational events.

• Boost your connections with opportunities and partnerships. These could be within our group or through a variety of other businesses we work with – they could help you on the road to success.

• Tell you more about how NatWest business banking products and services could work for you.

Lee Morgan. [email protected]

07790 913197

 

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