Welcome to
Innovate Telford

Your ultimate resource for business innovation in Telford.

Telford’s Innovation Accelerator is for entrepreneurs and business owners like you.

Whether you’re a start-up or an established company, we can provide the resources and support you need to drive growth through innovation.

Access our series of workshops, one to one support and the option to bid for a grant of up to £15k.

Fully funded support for:

Small Medium Sized (SME) business trading in the borough of Telford & Wrekin that want to:

This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund:

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities, supporting local businesses and people and creating new skills.

For more information, visit: GOV.UK’s Prosperity Fund Guidance

Who are we?

We are a team of expert business mentors, trained and experienced in innovation as part of a proven model for business growth.

We operate from a dedicated business centre in Telford, offering meeting rooms and business support services.

We have professional experience across all areas of business and are dedicated to supporting businesses and the people that lead them to achieve their potential.

We’re proud to be supporting business innovation in Telford.

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The Innovation Journey

From diagnostics to securing the funding you need; we guide you every step of the way.

Start Your Innovation Journey

Are you ready to take your business to new heights through business innovation in Telford? Join our 6-month intervention programme designed to explore the role innovation currently plays in your business and the opportunities available. Develop an innovation strategy with supporting proposition deck and connect to potential R&D partners and wider investor communities.

1

Diagnose

Review the business and future plans in the context of innovation.

2

Define

Test and outline innovation projects as part of a growth plan.

3

Craft

Develop an innovation strategy and proposition deck.

4

Connect

Use the ‘InnoMetric Analyser’ tool to get ready for engagement with R&D support organisations and the wider investor communities.

The Innovation Journey

From diagnostics to securing the funding you need; we guide you every step of the way.

Start Your Innovation Journey

Are you ready to take your business to new heights through innovation? Join our 6-month intervention programme designed to explore the role innovation currently plays in your business and the opportunities available. Develop an innovation strategy with supporting proposition deck and connect to potential R&D partners and wider investor communities.

1

Diagnose

Review the business and future plans in the context of innovation.

2

Define

Test and outline innovation projects as part of a growth plan.

3

Craft

Develop an innovation strategy and proposition deck.

4

Connect

Use the ‘InnoMetric Analyser’ tool to get ready for engagement with R&D support organisations and the wider investor communities.

Are you ready to
Start Your
Innovation Journey?

Accelerate business innovation in Telford

Embark on a transformative 6-month intervention programme aimed at boosting your capacity and capability to innovate. Access tailored support and secure the investment you need to drive growth and competitiveness through innovation.

Immerse yourself in a series of single-day workshops covering essential topics such as ideation, market analysis, digital transformation, prototyping, funding, and building an innovative culture. Prepare to present your innovation project with confidence and clarity.

Our Supported Businesses Will:

  • Foster an innovative culture.
  • Learn how to scale up and maximise the potential of their IP.
  • Understand commercialisation and market access.
  • Understand product development.
  • Embrace digital transformation and explore technology applications.
  • Make innovation pay with optimised business models.
  • Explore a range of potential investment models.
  • Discover how to navigate sustainable growth.