sprout ACCELERATor
Growing groundbreaking startups
Growing a startup from idea to global venture requires solid foundations. Without strong foundations, startups fall over before they have had the chance to grow.
The Sprout Accelerator guides food system innovators in building fertile startup foundations from the ground up.
Early-stage founders and innovators aiming to disrupt industries that nourish and sustain life on Earth, not only find answers during the Sprout Accelerator, but they also learn the questions they need to find answers for.
Are you ready for startup acceleration with Sprout?
Grow startup foundations collaboratively
During the three month adventure, Sprout Accelerator cohort participants learn how to establish foundations for their startup via exclusive online and in-person experiences.
Surrounded by a community of industry experts and cohort peers on a similar journey, participants cultivate their startup foundations in a supportive and specialist environment.
Craft compelling startup stories
Growing strong startup foundations alone isn’t enough.
Articulating key startup elements is crucial to attracting the right talent, partnerships, customers, and funding, which opens the doors to potential opportunities.
The Sprout Accelerator provides the doors, but it’s up to founders to tell their stories to open them
There are no fees or equity exchange required to participate in the Sprout Accelerator. Cohort participants seeking investment have the opportunity to build a relationship with Sprout’s investment team.
“I have been impressed with the whole Sprout programme and how well suited it is for identifying startups. My first patent was issued in the 1970s, and my second in the 1980s. I wish I had the benefit of a Sprout leg up in those earlier years.”
Alan - Spring24 COhort
Sprout Accelerator Key Dates for 2025
Applications Close - 1 July
Cohort Selection Event - 30 + 31 July
Spring25 Cohort Begins - 25 August
Underground Event 1 - 12 + 13 September
Underground Event 2 - 17 + 18 October
Online Showcase Event - 12 November
Sprout Accelerator Ends - 14 November
SPROUT Accelerator Alumni
Since 2015, the Sprout Accelerator has grown more than 130 early-stage startups.
Leave your footprints on the future health of the planet and its people
Are you up for the challenge?