The Masood Entrepreneurship Centre is proud to present Accelerate ME, the UK's top student-led start-up accelerator, led by University of Manchester students.
About Accelerate ME
Accelerate ME is committed to promoting entrepreneurship as a feasible and viable career choice among students in Manchester. In addition to their Accelerator Programme, they achieve this through a multifaceted approach that includes:
- Events, Workshops, and Masterclasses
- Entrepreneurship Course
- Startup-related Educational Content
Our Projects
An immersive session where attendees learnt the mastery of ideation and pitching - hosted by James Garner, Co-Founder and CEO of Sticky.
Startup founders pitched to an expert panel and attendees matched with startups while networking.
It was great to collaborate with the Masood Entrepreneurship Centre and co-deliver events and initiatives to support the immense interest in Entrepreneurship at The University of Manchester!
Alex Radulescu / 2023-24 Director of Accelerate ME
Accelerator Programme
The cornerstone of AME’s activities is their annual accelerator programme. Recognised as the UK's top student-led accelerator by Digital Oracles, it offers a four-month-long "acceleration" period for current students and recent graduates to develop their entrepreneurial skills and launch their startups. The programme includes a curated educational curriculum, mentorship from industry experts and accomplished entrepreneurs, office space, equity-free grant funding, and connections to local investors.
Find out more on their website here.
Meet the Team
At Accelerate ME, we are proud to be driven by a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth within our community.
Get to know the team behind the scenes, who are working tirelessly to create opportunities and empower future leaders.