Three technology entrepreneurs from Malvern have joined an award-winning business programme.

The trio are joining BetaDen's award-winning ‘Accelerate’ programme Cohort 8.0.

The marketers, innovators and creators will receive a nine-month package assisting in mentoring, a Proof of Concept grant, a marketing fund, a demo-day Showcase event, pitch readiness, coaching and free office space in the Malvern Hills Science Park.

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They will also have access to BetaDen’s extensive network of partners, alumni, and investors as part of the programme.

The programme has successfully supported over 50 technology businesses in Worcestershire to date.

The innovations it has backed include 5G at sea by Jet Connectivity, large-scale 3D concrete printing by ChangeMaker 3D, and voice-face recognition technology by FARx.

These initiatives have indirectly supported over 210 jobs, raising over £507 million in total investments and funding.

Joining BetaDen’s Cohort 8.0 are eight firms, namely; DMA Technologies, Garland Surgical, HD Connectivity (uControl), Nonowrap, Sandfield Engineering, Smart 90, Split Second Research, and Zone Manager.

Donston Powell, director of external affairs at BetaDen, said: "We are excited to welcome our latest cohort to BetaDen and work with them to take their innovations to the next level over the coming months.

"Our award-winning programme is designed to equip participants with the tools and support they need to accelerate the commercialisation of their products and we can’t wait to see what Cohort 8.0 will achieve."

BetaDen recently announced its collaboration with Apogee Associates, Wynne-Jones IP, Jerroms, and Higgs LLP as commercial partners for Cohort 8.0.

The line-up also includes a range of seasoned mentors with specialised knowledge in areas such as blockchain and AI, entrepreneurial thinking, financial management, innovation grant funding, intellectual property, R&D tax credits, commercial law, strategic marketing, route to the market, and technology stack.

For more details on the initiative, those interested are encouraged to visit www.beta-den.com.