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Super charge the growth of your customer-validated, inclusive technology.
Advance is a bespoke programme of relationship-building and business growth modules for innovators who are ready to scale and grow internationally. We foster entrepreneurship and engineering excellence from all over the world, and work to accelerate impactful innovations.
Advance 2026 is a collaboration between the Royal Academy of Engineering and Global Disability Innovation Hub, part of the AT2030 programme, which is funded by UK International Development.
This year’s theme is ‘Accessibility, Assistive and Inclusive Technologies’. We are looking for entrepreneurs working with a customer-validated product in this themed area, who are looking to rapidly scale and expand.