Call for Barclays Black Founder Accelerator 2026 by Foundervine & Barclays Eagle Labs is open now!!!
Unlock Your Growth Potential
Join the 12-week accelerator to collaborate with industry leaders in order to build and refine a robust growth strategy built for the long term. They’ll help you optimise where to invest energy, teaching to experiment rapidly and make data-led decisions to scale business effectively.
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Drive Growth Where It Matters
This accelerator offers more than just traditional masterclasses, they provide a platform for meaningful, ongoing access with experts and investors. Through over 25+ hours of interactive workshops and 1:1 coaching, the applicants will develop growth strategy, identify key metrics, and master the channels that fuel growth.
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What’s on offer
- Strategic Business Audit
- Investor Relations & Introductions
- AI-powered Tools Support
- Expert Mentoring & Coaching
- Exclusive Access to Partner Discounts and Benefits
- Pitch Training & Office Hours
2026 timeline
There are only 25 spaces available on this accelerator, delivered through a combination of virtual and in-person events from May through to August 2026.
- 19 March : Applications open
- 20 April : Applications close
- 28 May : Accelerator starts
- 20 August : Graduation day
Application Process
Competition is fierce for this transformative programme, so they have a 3-stage application process to ensure applicants and their businesses are at the right stage of their journey and are able to gain the most benefit from the programme.
- Stage 1: Written application
Please check that the applicants meet the criteria mentioned. If they do, then they can complete the application form. - Stage 2: Interview
Shortlisted applicants from stage 1 will go through a virtual interview with Barclays and Foundervine lasting 20 minutes - Stage 3: Final Selection
Shortlisted applicants will have 2 days to accept their offer. If not accepted, the place will be offered to the next applicant on the list.
Please note, Applicants will need to sign up to the Barclays Eagle Labs Community platform to apply for the programme.
Eligibilities
In order to apply and benefit fully from this amazing opportunity it is important that applicants meet the application criteria and their business is at the right stage to get the maximum benefit from the programme.
1. Applicant’s business
- Utilises digital technology and/or AI to deliver its value proposition.
- At an early stage (pre-seed or seed), with or without private investment or revenue generation.
- They’re flexible on this criteria and are open to working with applicants based on where they are, as long as they have a compelling proposition.
- A UK-registered business.
2. Applicant / Applicant’s team
- Applicant is an ambitious founder, driven by a shared vision to create meaningful impact.
- Applicant and the team bring proven expertise in their industry, with a deep understanding of the challenges they’re addressing.
- Applicant and at least one co-founder are committed to attending all masterclasses and actively participating throughout the 12-week programme.
- At least one founder (or C-suite member) identifies as Black or of Black heritage.
Benefits
- Strategic Business Audit
- Investor Relations & Introductions
- AI-powered Tools Support
- Expert Mentoring & Coaching
- Exclusive Access to Partner Discounts and Benefits
- Pitch Training & Office Hours
Eligibilities
In order to apply and benefit fully from this amazing opportunity it is important that applicants meet the application criteria and their business is at the right stage to get the maximum benefit from the programme.
1. Applicant’s business
- Utilises digital technology and/or AI to deliver its value proposition.
- At an early stage (pre-seed or seed), with or without private investment or revenue generation.
- They’re flexible on this criteria and are open to working with applicants based on where they are, as long as they have a compelling proposition.
- A UK-registered business.
2. Applicant / Applicant’s team
- Applicant is an ambitious founder, driven by a shared vision to create meaningful impact.
- Applicant and the team bring proven expertise in their industry, with a deep understanding of the challenges they’re addressing.
- Applicant and at least one co-founder are committed to attending all masterclasses and actively participating throughout the 12-week programme.
- At least one founder (or C-suite member) identifies as Black or of Black heritage.
Please note, Applicants will need to sign up to the Barclays Eagle Labs Community platform to apply for the programme.
Application Process
Competition is fierce for this transformative programme, so they have a 3-stage application process to ensure applicants and their businesses are at the right stage of their journey and are able to gain the most benefit from the programme.
- Stage 1: Written application
Please check that the applicants meet the criteria mentioned. If they do, then complete the application form. - Stage 2: Interview
Shortlisted applicants from stage 1 will go through a virtual interview with Barclays and Foundervine lasting 20 minutes - Stage 3: Final Selection
Shortlisted applicants will have 2 days to accept their offer. If not accepted, the place will be offered to the next applicant on the list.
Please note, Applicants will need to sign up to the Barclays Eagle Labs Community platform to apply for the programme.
Application Deadline: April 19, 2026 (7 Days Remaining)
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