Grow your Business Here
The four-week application window is now open for Southampton Science Park’s Catalyst programme, spring 2026 cohort.
Catalyst is the South’s leading business accelerator for early stage science and technology businesses. But don’t take our word for it. Here’s what recent participants have to say:
“This has been the best course I have been involved in and will provide the most impact on our business.”
“Catalyst is a gamechanger for businesses seeking to build a strong company around an idea they are passionate about.”
“Catalyst is a great opportunity to be challenged, learn from like-minded individuals, see different perspectives and benefit from support and tools to build your business.”
“The programme provided exceptional support, particularly in helping us refine and develop our business strategy.”
“Our Catalyst mentor’s help was 100% spot on. I came with a gap in my knowledge and left with a complete business model."
"Catalyst helped me to channel in the right direction. I closed my funding round, achieving exactly what I’d asked for."
“With the advice I received, I was able to create a business that meant we were presented with opportunities we hadn’t had before.”
Fully Funded. Expert-Led. Equity Free.
An intensive, 18-week business accelerator programme for early-stage innovation-led companies, Catalyst delivers world-class mentoring, strategic guidance, practical workshops and the connections that will help turn your ideas into a scalable business.
You’ll commit to two in-person workshops and one mentoring session each week to gain the skills and knowledge you need to drive fast-track growth and scale smoothly. In these sessions, you’ll learn how to:
- Develop your value proposition
- Build and lead your team
- Prepare your business plan
- Find your customers
- Protect your intellectual property
- Market your business
- Become a great salesperson
- Understand business finance
- Raise funding and manage shareholders
To benefit from this proven business support package, you must apply before 12 December 2025 to be considered for the cohort commencing in Spring 2026.
Pitch days will be held in January 2026 to give shortlisted companies the opportunity to explain their business proposition in more detail.
Southampton Science Park is grateful to Catalyst programme partners: Health Innovation Wessex, the National Oceanography Centre and the University of Southampton’s School of Healthcare Enterprise and Innovation, and to Test Valley Borough Council which provides funding via the UK Government Shared Prosperity Fund.
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