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FOUNDER ACADEMY

Launch your tech startup journey with Founder Academy! An immersive, fully-funded bootcamp that transforms ambitious entrepreneurs into confident tech founders. Over 10 weeks, you'll gain the essential skills and knowledge to build your tech venture from the ground up. 

This programme is delivered by Tramshed Tech and supported by the Barclays Eagle Labs Ecosystem Partnership Programme, funded by UK Government.

Applications close 21st May, programme starts 1st April 2025.

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WHAT IS THE PROGRAMME

Learn more about this programme and if it's right for you, by using our FAQ section. If you have any questions please feel free to get in touch.

We're looking for 20 ambitious founders across Wales who are serious about building a tech venture. Whether you have a groundbreaking idea or the entrepreneurial drive to create something extraordinary, this is your opportunity to gain the skills, network, and support to make it happen.

Over 10 weeks, you’ll dive into practical workshops and real-world challenges, covering:



  1. Finding the Right Problem – Make sure your idea solves a real market need.

  2. Customer Discovery – Learn how to validate your idea with potential users.

  3. Prototyping – Build and test your tech concepts to gather key insights.

  4. Market Sizing – Understand your market potential and where you fit in.

  5. Business Models – Get to grips with costs, revenue streams, and sustainability.

  6. Pitching & Storytelling – Craft a killer pitch that grabs attention and funding.

On your journey to success, expect a mix of interactive learning, mentorship, and practical support, including: 



  • Workshops – Six expert-led sessions on core startup topics.

  • Group Mentoring – Weekly peer feedback sessions to sharpen your ideas.

  • Startup Clinic – Optional one-to-one mentoring for personalised support. 

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