PROGRAMMES
START-UPS COHORT
PRE-SCALE BUSINESSES
Aimed at early-stage tech, digital and creative companies working towards product-market fit, initial revenue, and investment readiness.
GROWTH COHORT
'SCALE-READY BUSINESSES
Designed for businesses with a proven market presence that are ready to take the next step in scaling their operations.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURES
The Exchange Programme offers two tailored cohorts to support businesses at different growth stages. The Start-Ups Cohort helps early-stage tech, digital, and creative companies build strong foundations and gain traction, while the Growth Cohort supports established businesses ready to scale and expand.
What Both Cohorts Receive
All Exchange members benefit from a curated set of resources and support, designed to create a thriving community.
Workspace
Members have access to flexible, high-quality workspaces.
Mentorship & Coaching
Our mentorship and coaching programme brings together experienced industry leaders, entrepreneurs-in-residence, and subject matter experts who provide guidance across key areas.
Investment Readiness Support
We provide investment readiness support, offering expert advice on everything from early-stage angel investment to securing venture capital.
Networking & Community
Members join a vibrant network of like-minded entrepreneurs and gain access to a wider ecosystem of alumni and partner organisations across St. John’s and Leeds Dock.
Alumni Network
Through our alumni network, members receive continued support, opportunities to reconnect, and access to exclusive events.
Accelerating growth, inspiring innovation
Exchange is dedicated to helping businesses scale and succeed by providing critical resources, coaching and a collaborative community.
PIONEERING THE FUTURE OF TECH, DIGITAL & CREATIVE WORKING
The Exchange Programme supports ambitious tech, digital, and creative businesses by giving them access to the tools, knowledge, and community they need to scale and succeed. The Programme fosters a lasting, collaborative network of forward-thinking entrepreneurs, driving innovation and sustainable growth.
MISSION
Exchange is an award-winning independent accelerator programme designed to support early-stage and scaling businesses in the tech, media, and creative industries. Established in July 2020 as part of St. John’s, Exchange fosters innovation, collaboration, and business growth by providing access to an ecosystem of industry leaders, mentors, and state-of-the-art workspaces.
JOURNAL
Explore stories from our members and learn how they’ve developed their businesses at Exchange.
