Southampton Science Park reveals businesses on latest accelerator

Southampton Science Park has announced the eight early-stage businesses participating in its latest Catalyst accelerator programme this autumn.

The free programme involves one-to-one mentoring and small group learning, best practice workshops and pitching practice.

Participants also get desk space at the park’s Incubation Centre.

Lucinda Lamont, business development director, said, “Over the next six months, the founders of these companies will be supported by a formidable line-up of mentors and subject experts to challenge themselves, learn from and share experiences with their peers and ultimately cement strong foundations to scale their businesses.

“We have an intriguing and diverse mix of concepts, technologies and sectors joining this particular cohort, and there’s already a great buzz among the company founders who are excited about the opportunities that await them.

“We’d like to thank all the companies that we met throughout the selection process and congratulate those that made it through to the final lineup.”

This year’s businesses are medical device manufacturer Aurora Medical from Chichester; Focus Medtech from Winchester; and Healthroam, a London-based IT provider for the NHS.

There’s also Hummingbird Insurance Services from West Sussex; id3as-company; QuJiT (Quantum Just in Time) from Hampshire; as well as mytender.io and Novatura, which both began life at the University of Southampton.

The Catalyst programme is government-funded via Test Valley Borough Council through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.