Support for founders growing their business

SETsquared Exeter’s Business Acceleration support can help you achieve extraordinary growth, helping to fulfil your business ambitions.

Entrepreneurs in Residence (EiRs)

Our team of Entrepreneurs in Residence bring their own experience and expertise in a wide range of businesses and sectors to challenge, guide and advise you as you grow your business.

SETsquared Scale-Up Programme

The SETsquared scale-up programme offers access to knowledge and innovation expertise through our partner universities. They can support with collaborative grant applications and investment from 2milllion pounds upwards.

To access this scheme your business must have 10 or more employees and a year on year growth of 20%.

The SETsquared Investment Programme  

The SETsquared Investment Programme can help you with private investment to fund your accelerated growth plans. You can access training on preparing and pitching for investment, as well as creating a compelling equity story with supporting evidence, the team can help you to consider matters such as IP, tax and due diligence.  

The annual SETsquared Investment Showcase provides a unique opportunity to stand alongside high-growth start ups and pitch for investment to an invited audience of corporate and angel investors.

SETsquared Client Portal

The SETsquared Client Portal gives you access to all SETsquared Events and PR support to push out good news about your business.