Launch of Growing Startups at Derry City and Strabane District Council's Enterprise Week. If you're a startup, entrepreneur, or investor in the NW of Ireland, check it out.

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2. What is Growing Startups?
Early stage accelerator for companies based in
the North West. We provide seed capital, a
space to grow and most importantly, access to
investors and mentors who have been there,
done that, and are ready to give back to the
next generation

3. What you get
Seed Capital
£10,000 in seed
capital (in exchange
for equity)
Mentor Support
Mentors who have
been there, done that,
ready to help grow
the business
Incubation Space
Hot desk in world
class office space

4. How it Works
Applications
Applications are now
open via the Growing
Startups website.
Demo
After the accelerator
programme, each of
the startups will demo
their products to
follow on investors
and support agencies.
Pitch Day
Startups will be
shortlisted and pitch
to the investors
Now Open

5. The Process
Design GrowBuild

6. Candidates
Passion
Desire to take your
idea and run with it
Any Industry
Open to everything
from tech ideas to
traditional solutions.
Knowledge
Market smarts and
ability to grow

7. For Investors
We’re on the hunt for people who have been there, done that, and are ready to give back. We want to
connect you with a series of investments that can help make this a better place to live, and also create jobs
and help entrepreneurs get started. We’re also relying on your experience and contacts to help them
succeed.
• Build Local- Help create jobs and give companies a helping hand where they can make a difference
• Access to Great Companies - Combine with other investors to spread the investment risk across projects
• Skills- Let the entrepreneurs benefit from your skills and experience
• Investments - Gain equity in a range of startups with the potential to make a real difference in the NW
economy.

8. QUESTIONS?
media@growingstartups.com
www.growingstartups.com