Tech Startup Incubator Vi offers access and learning for pre-seed startups

by Startacus Admin

Startacus launches Vi, a new 6-week digital programme for pre-seed and pre-accelerator level tech startups to get them ready for investment, growth and scale

Run by Startacus, Vi, a 6 week, part-time virtual incubator for pre-seed tech startups will start on the 26th October and in the opening week will feature a fireside discussion with Bruce Daisley, Ex Twitter VP and international bestselling author.
Covid-19, has impacted on the tech startup space, with typically high-cost tech startup events and co-working spaces both facing key challenges.
Startups are equally feeling the brunt of this, and the lack of opportunities to build networks and knowledge, risks a further increase of the barriers that some founders already face when trying to grow and develop their businesses.
Startacus is on a mission to offer real accessibility for early stage startups to find opportunity, investors, network and knowledge.
Alastair Cameron, co-founder of Startacus said:
"Digital acceptance for learning, networking, business development and growth has actually created an opportunity for startup founders whatever their background, gender or ethnicity to gain equal access to the tools, connections and programmes that can take their businesses forward.
With this equity-free virtual incubator, we are keen to keep costs for founders low, with an overall £95.00 price for the 6-week long programme. Long term, we aim to secure brand sponsorship from startup-focused brands, so that we can continue to offer a low cost, but high-quality programme."
Applications for Vi's first cohort are now open, with pre-seed and pre-equity accelerator level startups encouraged to book for the programme, which will signpost them to the mentors, programmes and facilitators who can help them take their business forward and fast, getting them ready for growth, pitching, investment, accelerators and corporate collaboration.
Operating for up to 5 hours per week, over a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, there will be a combination of networking, learning sessions, inspirational talks, and key-note talks focused on growing and scaling a tech startup.
Other key programme speakers and workshop facilitators so far include Kike Oniwinde, Co-founder & CEO of BYP Network, Dave Graham, Global Director of Emerging Technologies Messaging at Dell and Amy Williams, Co-founder of Good-Loop.
For all the details on the programme and to book your space on the 27th October cohort, visit https://www.startupincubator.io/.
Subscribe to our newsletter
If you would like to receive our startup themed newsletter, full of the latest startup opportunities, events, news, stories, tips and advice, then sign up here.
Sodexo Live! and L Marks open call for applications from innovative startups and scaleups to join their inaugural North America Innovation Lab.

Startups founded by students and recent graduates from the University of Edinburgh secure SMART:SCOTLAND grants to help support their ambitious and innovative projects.

Lydia Kothmeier, VP of Operations at Storyblok shares insights on the processes and policies that every startup should have in place in order to make remote working work.

The lowdown on HoloToyz, the Irish startup and its products for kids that can come to life through the power of augmented reality.

Inbound Investors 2022 providing NI businesses with the opportunity to pitch directly to leading UK investors over the course of one day.

Enterprise CMS Storyblok launches Storyblok V2 in a bid to further empower teams to create and scale standout audience experiences.

The lowdown on Nothing, the London-based startup that's creating innovative connected products "to make tech fun again."

The lowdown on Athos, the Spanish startup that has created a customized climbing shoe that's been made with 3D printing technology.

Edinburgh-based startup Swurf connects remote workers with welcoming spaces to work in since "you don’t need an office to do your best work!"

Kickstart catapults innovation with 43 high growth startups selected for the 2022 core program from 16 countries this year, including two from the UK.
Published on: 27th September 2020
If you would like to enable commenting via your Startacus account, please enable Disqus functionality in your Account Settings.







- Sodexo Live! And L Marks Seeking Startups and Scaleups for first ever North America Innovation Lab 5th Aug 2022 Sodexo Live! and L Marks open call for applications from innovative startups and scaleups to join their inaugural North America Innovation Lab.
- Innovative University-supported startups secure £500,000 in grant funding awards 4th Aug 2022 Startups founded by students and recent graduates from the University of Edinburgh secure SMART:SCOTLAND grants to help support their ambitious and innovative projects.
- Registrations Open for Inbound Investors 2022 2nd Aug 2022 Inbound Investors 2022 providing NI businesses with the opportunity to pitch directly to leading UK investors over the course of one day.
- Storyblok Launches New CMS Experience to Shape the Future of Digital Storytelling 1st Aug 2022 Enterprise CMS Storyblok launches Storyblok V2 in a bid to further empower teams to create and scale standout audience experiences.