Project part - financed by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund Mindset Business Funding Community We are here to transform the entrepreneurial landscape in South Yorkshire. Transform SY is a new accelerator for entrepreneurs that will be delivered by Entrepreneurial Spark with public and private sector partners from the South Yorkshire region It will increase the critical mass of credible and relatable entrepreneurs, reduce the gap between startups and investors and contribu te to the building of a sustainable growth ecosystem. We help founders achieve 4 outcomes: Mindset We develop entrepreneurial people, not just businesses. That is why coaching the mindset of founders is a vital element of our program. Business We bring global expertise supporting entrepreneurs in diverse communities, helping them to determine their ideal business model to achieve sustainable growth Funding We support founders in becoming fundable and look at both private and public investment opportunities Community We will create a legacy by forging a network of entrepreneurs that spans across the whole of South Yorkshire and fuels collaboration and connectedness. How are we going to T ransform SY : Our programme will be delivered virtually to remove any location bias. We will run 3 cohorts, each lasting 6 months and with 20 entrepreneurs (60 in total by June 2023). Our focus is on the whole of South Yorkshire, support ing an equal number of businesses from Sheffield, Barnsley, Doncaster and Rotherham We are passionate about inclusion and working with entrepreneurs who are traditionally under - represented in the accelerator industry. Enablement . Our programmes empower entrepreneurs to find their own solutions instead of trying to “teach” them to be an en trepreneur. This develops long - term skills like resilience and self - motivation that survive past the end of the programme. Project part - financed by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund Mentoring W ith U s Volunteer m entors are a crucial part of our support for entrepreneurs. Your knowledge, experience and guidance can make a huge difference to their ability to grow at pace. Mentoring with us is different from other programmes, as Entrepreneurial Spark delivers the cor e business growth support. Our mentors add the extra challenge and laser focus to crack the more difficult barriers to growth. Below is a summary of the different areas of focus: E - Spark Enablers • Deliver events and workshops • Meet with entrepreneurs every two weeks for core growth coaching and accountability. These “temperature checks” ensure they are executing on their plans, not getting stuck, and developing themselves and their business. • Look after the e ntrepreneurs and the community within the programme. Mentors • Are welcome to attend all events to help the entrepreneurs make breakthroughs as they learn. You can share experiences, stories and join in with the practical groups. • Provide valuable networks and connections. • Are brought in to work 1:1 with entrepreneurs on a specific challenge or goal e.g. investment readiness, marketing plans or building a team (contrasted with the overall work that the Enablers do). Who Are We Looking For? Our mentor groups are as diverse and lively as our entrepreneur cohorts. Entrepreneurs thrive in environments where difference skills, experience and perspectives are available to them. We have found the best mentors are: • Current entrepreneurs ( able to share ideas from lived experience) • Experienced entrepreneurs (if you’ve got the T - Shirt, you know what it takes!) • Professional experts (law, finance, tech, building teams , leadership ) If you fit the bill and want to make a d ifference, we want to hear from you! How Do I get Started? In terms of time commitment, being a mentor is flexible. There is no “core” delivery or hours, it all depends on what events you want to come to and which entrepreneurs you can help. Part of our onboarding allows you to specify how much time you would like to commit, and we can tailor our engagement with you around this. We know your time is valuable so we design everything to make the most of it! To get started, simply fill in the mentor profile and the mentor agreement and send to transform@entrepreneurial - spark.com We look forward to hearing from you. Project part - financed by the European Union’s European Regional Development Fund