How to apply

Applications are now closed for 2020, but Digital Catapult invite B2B early stage immersive startups to register their interest to receive updates on the programme.

Register your interest

How are startups chosen?

Below is the application process for the programme, how applications are selected and the onboarding process.

Application Completion

Application completion

When the open call is live, you will need to register your interest and then receive a confirmation email with a link to the full application form. To complete the application you will need to submit it before the open call closing date

Application Judged

Applications judged and longlisted

Once applications close, completed applications are judged and assessed based on the selection criteria and 20 startups longlisted

Pitchday and Startup Shortlist

Pitch day and final startups shortlisted

The 20 startups previously longlisted are then invited to a pitch practice day and reviewed by Digital Catapult and Augmentor partners to shortlist the final 10

Teams Join Cohort

Startups join the cohort

Once onboarded, cohort startups will take part in a series of workshops with mentors and experts, alongside a tailored programme

Benefits

Augmentor acceleration programme supports the next generation of B2B immersive startups from across the UK, providing a range of benefits:

Mentorship

Mentorship

One-on-one support from leading industry, business and technical experts

Investment Essentials

Investment essentials and connections

Understand the investment landscape, the different routes to accessing finance and how to build relationships with the investor community

Workshop

Workshops

Exclusive workshops that drive business development forward

Network Access

Network access

Get connected to public sector and large businesses by tapping into Digital Catapult network

Access to Facilities

Access to facilities

Access Digital Catapult’s immersive facilities including the Immersive Labs

Partnerships

Partnerships

Access a wide range of perks offered by our programme partners (e.g. AWS, HubSpot)

Learn more about Augmentor

Programme Timeline

The year’s timeline for Augmentor’s cohort open calls and related activities

2020 Highlights

Programme highlights

See how Augmentor is playing out for cohort four and all highlights in 2020.

Read all programme highlights

Any questions about the programme?

Read our comprehensive list of frequently asked questions.

Read the FAQs

Terms and conditions

Applications and onboarding follow programme focused terms and conditions.

Read the programme Ts&Cs

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