

Last Chance to Apply for Business Accelerator
Applications will close shortly for Catalyst, the South’s leading business accelerator for early stage science and technology businesses. We will accept applications over the festive period until 5pm Friday 2 January.
Fully Funded. Expert-Led. No Equity Stake.
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.
Pitch days will be held on 15 and 16 January 2026 to give shortlisted companies the opportunity to explain their business proposition in more detail. The programme will run from March until June 2026.
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.





















































































