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WORLD LEADING BUSINESS SUPPORT
Fully funded business support for founders of
tech, digital, or science-based ventures
17 & 18 June (women’s only programme)
8 & 9 July 2026 (open to all)
University of Southampton Science Park
Hear from other entrepreneurs who have gone on to raise significant investment
Hone your pitch in front of a panel of expert mentors
Receive valuable feedback to shape your proposition from the speed mentoring session
Build a detailed picture of your potential customers and prospects
Founders & entrepreneurs of science, tech, or digital ventures in or around the Solent region – get fully funded support to take your venture to the next level and grow your professional network.
Based at Hampshire’s home of science and innovation, this fast-paced and dynamic two-day training and networking will equip you with invaluable insights from expert mentors and the knowledge and tools to grow your business.
Built on Strategyzer’s Business Model Canvas, you’ll deep dive into your business model, value proposition, customer segmentation, channels for winning customers, and revenue model, helping you to build a strong foundation for a profitable and successful business. It’s designed to be very practical and hands-on, and you’ll be putting theory into practice on your own business/idea as well as other established business models.
The programme culminates in the opportunity to pitch your business model to a panel of experts and speed mentoring, giving you a wealth of valuable and objective feedback on your business or proposal.
The Entrepreneurs Workout is a supportive and inclusive business training programme, which is fully funded by the University of Southampton Science Park to help founders take their business or idea to the next stage.
It is a feeder programme to the highly acclaimed Catalyst Programme, also run at Southampton Science Park. Catalyst is designed to help fast-track innovation-led businesses in the Solent region. It is an intensive programme which runs over six months. On completion, you will have benefited from a mentoring and workshop learning programme with world-class business mentors and be equipped with the tools and connections you need to drive your business forward.
You can apply if you have an idea that could become a business, are a sole trader, or run an early-stage business, not-for-profit or social venture. Your venture should include a technology, digital, or science element addressing any sector, and you should have big, ambitious plans for business growth or impact, alongside a willingness to engage with support and advice.
We are particularly interested in ventures with the potential to scale, and therefore, the programme is best suited to founders developing a product-led offering rather than those operating a purely service-based or consultancy model.
We strongly encourage applications from founders of all backgrounds, particularly those from ethnic minority communities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, people with disabilities, and gender-diverse founders.
The women’s only programme on 17 & 18 June will provide a supportive environment for female entrepreneurs to develop their ideas into strong propositions. It’s open to women from all backgrounds, anyone who identifies as a woman, or non-binary assigned female at birth.
Visit our FAQs page for more information about our Entrepreneurs Workout.
To apply for a place, please complete the form below, and a member of the team will be in touch. If you would like to speak to someone before applying or have a question about the programme or application, please contact [email protected]
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