Funding & Growth Programme for Disabled Entrepreneurs

The Breakthrough Accelerator, delivered by Foundervine in partnership with Lloyds, is an eight-week programme designed to help disabled and neurodivergent entrepreneurs scale their businesses. Alongside expert-led masterclasses and one-to-one mentoring, participants gain access to a £21,000 grant funding pot and the opportunity to pitch to investors and funders at the programme's Showcase Day.

Here's what you can expect:

• Access to a £21,000 grant funding pot

• Eight weeks of expert-led masterclasses, coaching and sector-specific mentoring

• One-to-one business development support and peer networking

• Guidance on grants, subsidies and accessible funding options

• Opportunity to pitch to investors, funders and strategic partners during the Showcase Day.

Who can apply?

• UK-registered businesses

• Businesses trading for at least 18 months

• Businesses with £70,000+ annual turnover or investment raised

• Founders who identify as disabled or neurodivergent (self-identification accepted)

• Businesses from any industry.

Application deadline: 19 August 2026