How to apply

Selection process

A place on the programme is an award and a seal of excellence, which eventually offers you a lifelong access to the Academy Enterprise Hub and network. Therefore, our selection process is competitive, so we encourage you to invest the time and take advantage of all our support throughout.

About the application 

All applications must be submitted via our online grant system. Please read our Applicant Guidance notes before starting your application and ensure that you meet the eligibility criteria. If you have not already done so, you will need to register and create a profile via our online grant management system. 

The application will take you 2-2.5 hours to complete, and you may save and return to your application at any point prior to submitting.

Once the application is complete, a “Submit Application” button will appear at the top of the summary page. After submission, you can still view your application but will no longer be able to edit it. 

If you have any questions about the application process, please contact our programme managers.

Alternatively, you can call our team on +44 203 829 4163. 

Key dates

Thinking of applying? Join our information sessions

Wondering if this programme is for you and if this is the right time to apply? Our information sessions detail how the selection process works, as well as what the programme covers for scale-up leaders.

Hear from our alumni who have been through the process.

Reapplying if unsuccessful 

If you have applied previously and were not successful, you may reapply . Some of our previous awardees were successful in securing a cohort place after their second or even third application.

Data retention 

The Academy will retain your personal information in accordance with our Data Retention Policy.