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Royal Bank Accelerator

Build a path to growth as unique as your business

What is the Royal Bank Accelerator?

For a decade, Royal Bank Accelerator has been helping UK businesses grow through its application only, six-month long programme.

Now, it’s a place for entrepreneurs that’s there 24/7, whenever and wherever you need it. Underpinned by our community app, it’ll help connect and empower you to grow your business.

Because every business is different, you’ll be able to find the support you need for yours. Alongside always-on digital support and tools, there's tailored coaching, masterclasses and events. We’ll help you focus on funding, sales and leadership, by supporting you when you need it most.

With practical tools, expert support and a community of like-minded entrepreneurs, we’ll provide connections and practical guidance that inspire you to grow your business your own way.

And there’s our 12 physical hubs across the UK too, which you can use as a productive workspace.

What will I get?

Expert support - workshops, events, masterclasses for business critical skills

Networking opportunities - connections to a thriving and supportive community

Coaching - structured support with a format that works for you

Join NatWest Accelerator's community

Learn how to increase sales, secure funding and become the leader your business needs. You'll find all of this, plus support for your unique business as part of our vibrant digital community.

For the best experience, download the NatWest Accelerator app (which supports Royal Bank users) for your device, otherwise 'Join now' will take you to the web app/browser version.

Who’s Accelerator for?

If you're a business with ambitions to expand, Accelerator would love to support you. You may be looking for:

  • a community of other business owners who just get it
  • access to experienced coaches and mentors to give provide you with confidence and support 
  • support to help you unlock potential new areas of growth for your business such as exploring funding options
  • tools to learn how you could increase your sales or enter new markets 
  • support with growing into the leader your business needs.

How will it help your business?

Be part of a community

Join the UK’s largest community of like-minded entrepreneurs in a supportive space created to help you grow your business your way – online or at one of our 12 dedicated hubs.

Develop skills to manage and scale

Grow into the leader your business needs. Sharpen your leadership skills and choose topics tailored to your needs, across strategic planning, team management, decision-making and more.

Help to understand your options to grow

Get ready to secure the right funding to fuel your business. Explore the options available to you and how to tell your story to attract the investment you need to grow.

The tools and strategies you'll need in business

Build the knowledge you’ll need to grow your business your way. Upskill through expert sessions and be inspired by masterclasses, held online or in-person. 

Meet an Accelerator business

Hetty & Betty is an Accelerator business and possibly the oldest fish and chip case in Whitby. We visited founders Lois and David to find out how Accelerator has helped them grow.

Hear from some Accelerator businesses

Nubyen

Find out how American retail giant Walmart snapped up stock from this Accelerator business. 

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Carbon Neutral Fuels

Awarded a UK government grant towards their work, Carbon Neutral Fuels aim to produce sustainable fuels for hard to decarbonise industries.

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SNOAP

SNOAP recently cleaned up on BBC Dragon's Den. See how our Accelerator team helped.

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Discover our Accelerator hubs and events

Our network of hubs across the UK are home to our Accelerator programme supporting entrepreneurs to grow and scale. Joining the Accelerator allows you to access co-working space and become part of a vibrant community of like-minded business owners in a location near you.

You can also sign up for one of our regular events. You’ll have the opportunity to meet your local Accelerator team, understand what support we could offer, and engage with the communities in each of our hubs.

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