What is SCALING THE EDGE 10X PROGRAMME?

Funded by Department for the Economy (DfE), Innovate UK and The Queen's University of Belfast, Scaling the Edge 10X is an intensive programme to support innovation driven companies, validate and accelerate their ideas into scalable products and services

Our team of experts will work closely with your team using Strategyzer’s Lean methodology to define clear Value Propositions, winning Business Models and use modern Digital Testing methodologies.  This approach helps gather rapid and accurate market feedback on the likely success of your business idea.  This process de-risks the chances of market failure, increases speed to market and clearly identifies your key target markets.

What's included?

• Expert training by seasoned entrepreneurs in innovation commercialisation  at a 2-day online bootcamp delivered by a renowned team with substantial innovation to commercialisation expertise.
• A fully funded 8-week programme with an allocation of up to 4 ‘Seats’ per team.
• £5,000 funding available for market testing and validation
• 4 step methodology with ongoing tailored support and guidance for market discovery and digital testing: Value Proposition design Business Model Canvas Design Business Ideas Testing Market Engagement
• Upskill and incentivise staff and radically change innovation culture
• Cutting time to market and improved bottom line through commercially validating new/improved product ideas and markets. 
• Identify routes to follow on funding with partners including Innovate UK

For more information on the Scaling the Edge 10X Programme, please download our brochure.

Key Information

When*:

Autumn Cohort – 2-day Bootcamp - 4th & 5th October 2023

*Please Note: In order to be eligible for the Scaling the Edge Programme you and your team must be available to fully attend the 2-day Bootcamp training.

Where: Online

Deadline for Applications: Applications Close on 27th August 2023

Apply Here: Scaling the Edge

Who:  NI based SME companies and early-stage start-ups.

This is a sector agnostic programme, however, we are keen to encourage applications from under-represented groups including, companies with female-led project teams, companies located outside of greater Belfast area. Companies developing net zero, AI and deep tech innovations are encouraged to apply.