Join Growth Forge – South West’s Business Growth Accelerator for Tech Founders. Growth Forge is a fully funded support programme for ambitious tech companies in the South West. The next in-person Growth Day takes place on Wednesday, 25 June 2025 in Plymouth, with a dedicated MarineTech track, alongside practical support for founders across all sectors.
Expect a full day of expert-led sessions, founder networking, targeted 1-1 support and real-world insights to help accelerate your growth. If you’re a founder ready to scale and want practical tools, mentoring and investor access, now’s the time to get involved. You can apply for one of four dedicated tracks, depending on your focus: Core, MarineTech, AI or CleanTech.
Growth Day’s are tailored to all four cohorts, with breakout workshops for the MarineTech cohort. Whatever your focus, you’ll find valuable insights and growth opportunities.
Event Details
🗓 Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
📍 Venue: University of Plymouth (full location details provided on registration)
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Why Join Growth Forge?
This hands-on programme is designed for early-stage and scaling tech companies that want to fast-track growth.
What you get:
• 1-1 growth mentoring with experienced business experts
• Sector-specific peer groups with fellow founders
• Access to a MarineTech-focused Growth Day in June
• A full business assessment with Pragma Holis (worth £1,500)
• Investor introductions and pitch coaching
• Support from expert partners, growth coaches and entrepreneurs
