Somerset Council is offering ambitious businesses across the county a valuable opportunity to fast-track their growth through two newly launched accelerator programmes designed to tackle the real challenges of scaling up.
With limited places available, the initiatives will provide practical support, expert insight and tailored mentoring to companies ready to take the next step in their development.
The programmes focus on both sector-specific and broader high-growth businesses, offering a structured pathway for organisations looking to improve performance, expand their markets and build long-term resilience.
More details about the schemes are outlined below:
Food and Drink Accelerator
Ready to scale your food or drink business? The Food and Drink Accelerator is a high-impact programme for ambitious Somerset producers ready to grow. It’s designed to help you tackle the real challenges of scaling — from production and margins to winning new customers — with expert guidance and practical support. Gain the insight and structure needed to grow faster, avoid costly mistakes, and build a stronger business. With just eight places available, this is a focused opportunity for businesses ready to take the next step.
What you’ll get: Clarity, structure, and expert support needed to unlock growth, improve performance and deliver measurable results.
The programme includes:
Who it’s for: Somerset food and drink manufacturers with six or more employees, three plus years trading, and plans for significant growth.
Apply now: Food and Drink Accelerator – fill in form here.
Deadline: July 12, 2026
Somerset SME High Growth Accelerator
Serious about achieving high growth? This high-impact programme is designed for ambitious Somerset businesses ready to scale — helping you overcome barriers, improve performance, and accelerate measurable growth with expert support, tailored insight, and a clear plan for action.
The programme includes:
Who it’s for: Somerset businesses with eight or more employees, three plus years trading, and clear plans for significant growth or change in the next six to 12 months.
With only eight places available, this is a focused, high-impact opportunity for businesses ready to scale.
Apply now places are limited: SME High Growth Accelerator – fill in form here.
Deadline: July 12, 2026
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