Who it's for
Founders at idea or concept stage, before customer, value proposition and business model are in place.
How long
A six-month programme with a clear route into Grow when you're ready.
Price
£100 per month + VAT
What's included
Everything you need to build strong foundations
Online training modules
Self-paced videos from our innovation experts on value propositions, market research, buyer behaviour, pricing, business models, financial modelling and funding routes.
Early-stage workshops
Practical sessions from our Early Stage and Common workshop tracks, from finding demand and proving your model to cash flow and IP.
Your 90-day plan
An intake call with our Incubation Manager turns into a focused 90-day plan, so you know exactly what to work on first.
Peer support and events
Facilitated peer groups plus Connect, Discover, Startup Stories, Demo Night and Tech-Xpo, alongside curated reading, podcasts and events.
Pricing
£100 per month + VAT
Sprint runs for six months. It's free for University of Bristol students, staff and recent graduates, and bursaries are available where cost is the barrier. Office and lab space is separate: see Where we are.
Good fit if you...
- have a technology-enabled business idea
- haven't yet nailed your customer, value proposition or business model
- want structure, momentum and people to learn alongside
What comes next
Once you've launched, or are about to, and you're focused on product-market fit and revenue, you can move up to Grow with 1:1 coaching from an Entrepreneur in Residence.
Ready to start?
Tell us about your idea, who it's for and where you are now. We'll help you find the right programme.