🚀 AcceleratorDiversity
Barclays Black Founder Accelerator
Run by Foundervine|Backed by Barclays
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Application deadline
Applications closed
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Does your startup fit this programme?
Sign up as a founder and we'll score this against your sector, stage and region — and flag the deadline before it closes.
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Investment
Free — no equity
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Cohort
12-week programme (28 May - 20 Aug 2026); workshops, 1:1 coaching, investor intros
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Location
London (hybrid)
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Instrument
None
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Region
London
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What they look for
Black-led startups in the UK at seed stage or later. Any sector with high growth potential. Must demonstrate commercial traction or clear path to revenue.
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What to expect
Structured accelerator, Barclays network, dedicated Black founder community, investor access
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Team requirements
Black-led startups at pre-seed or seed stage in the UK
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Notable alumni
Ebonix, Clubbera, MindMap, EdenFi, intotheopen
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Recent news
2027 cohort TBC; previous cohorts oversubscribed
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Sectors
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