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Since opening in 2015 we have helped hundreds of startups build everything from the next generation of service robots; to toys that help children suffering from chronic eczema; to new sustainable building materials made from potato waist; to beautifully designed and innovative stationery products.
Apply for our next programme running May – November 2021 
Understand what your customers really want and what value your product brings.
Get your product manufactured at the right cost and set-up supply chains for scale.
Put yourself on the path to a successful revenue model and strong sales strategy.
Gain the hardware-specific funding from grants to crowdfunding to angel investors to venture capital.
Benefit from 24/7 access to prototyping facilities and workshops onsite
Connect with our community of startups and business at CRL with two free fixed–desk
Understand what your customers really want and what value your product brings.
Get your product manufactured at the right cost and set-up supply chains for scale.
Put yourself on the path to a successful revenue model and strong sales strategy.
Gain the hardware-specific funding from grants to crowdfunding to angel investors to venture capital.
Benefit from 24/7 access to prototyping facilities and workshops onsite
From our entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech gurus.
Hands on product development from our in-house product design team.
Grant towards testing and product development costs.
Dedicated trip to Shenzhen to meet with potential manufacturing partners.
Connect with our community of startups and business at CRL with two free fixed–desk
From our entrepreneurs, business leaders and tech gurus.
Hands on product development from our in-house product design team.
Grant towards testing and product development costs.
Dedicated trip to Shenzhen to meet with potential manufacturing partners.
We are committed to equal opportunity and welcome applications from all people regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, ages, citizenship, disability, gender identity and socio-economic background and of criminal history, consistent with legal requirements.
20 startups will be selected to join phase one.
6 startups will be invited to continue into phase two.
If you are selected for the programme it is necessary to register your company in the UK.
For companies that are selected to take part in phase two of the CRL Accelerator there is an option agreement for 3% equity in your business. A portion of the support that we provide you is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and this is not connected with the 3% option.
Business Coach for Solo Business Owners, helping owners navigate change, Mentor, Lean Startup Specialist
Founder & CEO Women of Wearables, Mentor, Top 50 Women in UK Tech by Computer Weekly
Chief Innovation Officer at Brunel Partners Academic Centre for Health Sciences
Sales Director EMEA at Audio-Technica, Board Director at MIA, Executive MBA Grad at WBS
Product launch PR Community Building to show engagement to investors. B2C Crowdfunding
THE MAKERS CABINET
The CRL workshops enabled makes cabinet to explore various methods of production such as batch production versus mass production. Following the CRL programme, the team raised £250,000 through a variety of crowdfunding campaigns.
MIMICA TOUCH
Solveiga Pakštaitė is the multi award winning founder of Mimica. In 2014 she conceived the concept of Mimica Touch, a temperature-sensitive indicator cap or label for food freshness as part of her design degree at Brunel University.
COSICARE
Lauren Bell, Founder
CosiCare is a business that creates tools to mimic scratching and soothe itching for people with extreme exema. Patented technology offers a unique combination of cold and texture to soothe the skin safely and effectively.
ACELERON ENERGY
Carlton Cummins, Co-Founder
This fast growing company is producing lithium ion batteries for renewable energy, helping to reduce cost, waste and help developing countries.
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