SME High Growth Accelerator: for Somerset businesses ready to grow
Ready to scale your food or drink business?
If you’re planning significant growth in the next 6 to 9 months, whether that means increasing production, entering new markets, strengthening your team or improving financial performance, you’ll know that scaling brings real challenges.
The Food and Drink Accelerator helps Somerset manufacturers overcome those barriers with expert support, tailored mentoring and practical guidance so you can grow with confidence and avoid costly missteps.
You’ll receive targeted support to help you move beyond day-to-day firefighting and focus on the actions that will unlock sustainable growth.
What you’ll gain
- Clear direction on the 2 to 3 priorities that will unlock your growth
- Practical support to scale production, strengthen your team, and improve performance
- Expert input to help you avoid costly mistakes and accelerate progress
- A structured approach to turning your growth plans into measurable results
The programme includes
- A 1:1 business diagnostic to identify key challenges across operations, people, finance and markets
- 3 masterclasses covering production scaling, financial management, team development and growing sales
- 6 hours of tailored 1-to-1 mentoring from an experienced industry specialist
Who should apply
This programme is for established Somerset food and drink manufacturers who:
- Have 6 or more employees
- Have been trading for at least 3 years
- Are actively planning significant growth or change
- Are ready to commit time and energy to making that growth happen
Move beyond firefighting and focus on growth
If you’re ready to take a more structured, strategic approach to scaling your business, this programme will give you the support, challenge and direction to make it happen.
Apply now to secure your place on the Food and Drink Accelerator
Only 8 places are available, so early application is encouraged.
Apply now using our Food and Drink Accelerator application form by 12 July 2026.