Durham City Incubator (DCI)
Durham City Incubator (DCI) is an accelerator program located in County Durham, designed to support entrepreneurs and growing businesses that have been trading for less than twelve months or are looking to launch high-growth startups.
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Overview
Durham City Incubator (DCI) was established through a collaboration between Business Durham, Durham University, and New College Durham. It is based in County Durham, UK, and aims to support ambitious entrepreneurs and businesses that have been trading for less than a year. DCI focuses on helping these businesses achieve their goals and scale up.
Focus
DCI operates a fully funded six-month accelerator program designed for high-growth potential start-ups. The program is particularly aimed at entrepreneurs based in County Durham, including students and alumni from Durham University and New College Durham. DCI provides access to funding opportunities, expert mentoring, workshops, and networking events to help participants develop their business ideas.
Support
DCI offers a fully funded six-month accelerator program that includes access to start-up funding opportunities, one-on-one mentoring, workshops, and networking events. Participants can connect with investors and receive support to develop their business ideas.
Questions
Who can apply for the DCI program?
The program is aimed at entrepreneurs and businesses based in County Durham that have been trading for less than a year.
What does the program offer?
The program provides access to funding opportunities, expert mentoring, workshops, and networking events.
When is the next application deadline?
The next application closing date is August 13, 2025, for Cohort 12 starting in September 2025.
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