Accelerate ME

Accelerate ME Accelerate ME is the biggest student-led accelerator in the North West. Through a 4-month mentorship

Accelerate ME helps university students and alumni from the four leading Greater Manchester universities build, develop and grow their businesses through an intensive 4-month programme. Throughout the year we organise a variety of events and workshops in which we will shift away from traditional lecture-style ways of learning and development, and instead really encourage people to interact and hel

p bridge the gap between the student community and the working world. To date, the Accelerate ME’s portfolio includes 54 diverse startups, we have created over 60 jobs and our businesses have gone on to raise over £2.9 Million in Seed and Series A funding. If you want to be in the next cohort or to find out more information check out: https://accelerateme.co

4 weeks in. Already building.From shaping ideas into actual plans → testing them with real people → refining what works ...
26/03/2026

4 weeks in. Already building.

From shaping ideas into actual plans → testing them with real people → refining what works (and what doesn’t) → and now learning how to actually tell the story.

This is what Cohort 12 has looked like so far.

No fluff. Just founders figuring it out in real time.

Now heading into week 5.

Cohort 12 starts here.Week 0 marks the beginning of 12 weeks of creativity, momentum and growth. From first ideas to rea...
09/03/2026

Cohort 12 starts here.

Week 0 marks the beginning of 12 weeks of creativity, momentum and growth. From first ideas to real progress, this cohort is just getting started.

We’re so excited to welcome our founders and see where this journey takes them!

Bootcamp done. A solid cohort formed. ✅The fun begins now. ⏳
16/02/2026

Bootcamp done. A solid cohort formed. ✅
The fun begins now. ⏳

This Saturday, we hosted Manchester’s first AI-led Hackathon.We truly appreciate the interest and engagement you brought...
02/12/2025

This Saturday, we hosted Manchester’s first AI-led Hackathon.

We truly appreciate the interest and engagement you brought to the challenge — it didn’t go unnoticed.

Thank you to everyone who took part, and congratulations to our winners for the work you delivered. 🏆

If you couldn’t join us this time, keep an eye out — more opportunities are on the way.

Accelerate ME Christmas Social 🎄Celebrate the end of Semester 1 with us at The Loft on 9 December, 20:00–LATEJoin throug...
01/12/2025

Accelerate ME Christmas Social 🎄

Celebrate the end of Semester 1 with us at The Loft on 9 December, 20:00–LATE

Join through the link in our bio!

🚀 Ready to level up your pitch?Cohort 12 applicants get the chance to join an exclusive investor-led workshop powered by...
18/11/2025

🚀 Ready to level up your pitch?

Cohort 12 applicants get the chance to join an exclusive investor-led workshop powered by Praetura Ventures (soon PXN).

Real insights. Real feedback. Real prep before Bootcamp.

🗓 Deadline: 24 November
🔗 Apply through the link in bio.

Grateful to our partners for powering Manchester’s first AI-led Hackathon on the 29th 💚Your support helps us bring world...
17/11/2025

Grateful to our partners for powering Manchester’s first AI-led Hackathon on the 29th 💚

Your support helps us bring world-class innovation to student founders.

Tickets are live on Luma — secure your spot now and we’ll see you there 🚀✨

Founder Panel coming soon! Whether you’re brewing an idea, building your first MVP, or simply startup-curious, this is a...
13/11/2025

Founder Panel coming soon! Whether you’re brewing an idea, building your first MVP, or simply startup-curious, this is an event you don’t want to miss!

Get ready to hear:
🚀 How they turned ideas into reality
⚡ The toughest challenges they faced (and how they pushed through)
💡 Practical advice for aspiring founders
🎯 The things they wish they knew before starting

Schedule
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM — Panel + Q&A
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM — Networking with founders & attendees

⚠️ Our events have sold out every single time this year — secure your spot now!

See you there, founders! 🚀💬✨

🚀 Exclusive VC Pitching WorkshopApply to Cohort 12 for the chance to join this invite-only session led by Praetura Ventu...
12/11/2025

🚀 Exclusive VC Pitching Workshop

Apply to Cohort 12 for the chance to join this invite-only session led by Praetura Ventures (soon to be PXN).

Learn what investors really look for — and master your pitch before the Bootcamp.

🗓 Deadline: 21 November
🔗 Apply now — link in bio.

Founders Reveal for the Founders Panel!We’re thrilled to announce Leo Feasby and Scott Martin as our speakers for the up...
11/11/2025

Founders Reveal for the Founders Panel!

We’re thrilled to announce Leo Feasby and Scott Martin as our speakers for the upcoming Founders Panel on November 17th.

They’ll be diving into their entrepreneurial experiences and taking your questions live.

Tickets are limited — secure yours through the link in bio.

Join us for an evening of insight and conversation with founders at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey.Di...
10/11/2025

Join us for an evening of insight and conversation with founders at different stages of their entrepreneurial journey.

Discover the realities of building a startup — from early ideas to successful funding — and gain practical advice for your own path.

🗓️ Nov 17 | 📍CityLabs 1.0 | ⏰ 6–8 PM

Panel discussion followed by networking.

Our events consistently reach full capacity — early registration is recommended.

🔗 Link in bio

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