The AI Accelerator is where ambitious AI-driven businesses come to grow. Over six months, you’ll get the support, connections, and expertise you need to tackle global challenges and create real-world impact. From AgriTech to FinTech, this is about accelerating high-growth ventures into global success stories. Essential information for participants Start your application for AIA 2025 Register for online info session 10th April Register for in-person info session 28th April Why Join Us? Retain your equity: Get the support you need, a stipend and pathways to further investmentLearn from the best: Hands-on workshops and one-to-one mentoring with people who’ve scaled businesses beforeBuild your network: Connect with investors, advisers, customers, partners, and future employeesTap into Edinburgh’s AI scene: Work with world-class researchers and student talentMake Bayes your base: Enjoy complimentary office space in the heart of Edinburgh’s tech community, yours to use throughout the programme and beyondStay supported: Our dedicated team and peer network are with you every step of the way Our Track Record: £90m Funding raised since starting the programme 94Companies supported since 2019 #1University in the world for industry, innovation, & infrastructure (THE Impact Rankings 2024) #1in the UK for AI research power (REF2021) Since 2019, we’ve helped dozens of AI scaleups start, grow, and make a difference. Edinburgh is the UK’s top startup ecosystem outside London (Beauhurst 2024) and a global AI hub. Success Stories: Inicio The sales and negotiation training and mentoring we received through the AI Accelerator have been transformational Space Intelligence Network and discuss ideas with a curated peer group of people who are building a business at the same time. Eye to the Future Take a step back from the day-to-day, reassess the business, retest assumptions and ask for new perspectives. Who Can Apply?AI-focused entrepreneurs and scaleups from anywhere in the world. You don’t need to be connected to the University of Edinburgh or even based in the UK — you just need to be excited about joining Scotland’s AI and data community. Where Does It Take Place?The programme features monthly in-person workshops at the Bayes Centre, held over a couple of days, complemented by additional activities delivered online. It’s a chance to connect with academics, fellow entrepreneurs, and industry leaders — all working together to scale bold innovations into industry-leading solutions. We will also organise two trips to London including a showcase. Essential information for participants Start your application for AIA 2025 Register for online info session 10th April Register for in-person info session 28th April Cohorts View current and past AI Accelerator Cohorts. Success Stories Read about the success from previous cohort companies. This article was published on 2024-09-30