Startups and Growth

TEGacademy is a strategic support agency aimed at developing and empowering Entrepreneurs and SMEs. We work as an extension of your team to help you start and grow your business, win contracts, enhance visibility, expand internationally, and secure funding for scalable growth.

Our mission is to accelerate SME success and longevity in local and international competitive markets.

What we do

We work side-by-side with you to turn good ideas into real, growing businesses (mischief makers welcome).

Our team helps you:

Shape a clear plan for starting and growing your business. Help validate your idea, create business plans and structure, 1 minute pitch, register and protect it.
Tell your story through press, video, and social media
Build the tools and processes you need to sell and grow. A mixture of AI and old school methodology
Win bids and contracts, at home and abroad. Through our supply chain network
Get ready for meetings with investors. Coaching on how to present yourself and your business

How it works

We join your journey as a true partner. In most cases we take a small ownership share (5–15%) instead of a big cash fee. When you succeed, we succeed. There is a ‘buy back’ clause for you to buy your shares back when you’re ready to.

Why it helps

Faster route to customers and funding
A stronger, more visible brand
Hands-on support from people who have done it before
Access to our UK and global network of investors, advisors, and service partners

Who its for

Early-stage entrepreneurs and small businesses, especially those with strong engineering or technical skills but limited time or experience in sales, marketing and fundraising.

If you’re ready to move from idea to thriving company, TEGacademy can plug in as the extra pair of hands you need, no buzzwords, just practical help that moves the needle.

Programmes

Discovery

The 6 month programme that provides:

Shape your strategy:

Craft a clear business plan that excites investors and customers.

Tell your story:

Use TEGmedia to produce content that gets you noticed and remembered.

Build your toolkit:

Develop sales processes and marketing strategies, blending old-school grit with AI-driven tools.

Win contracts:

Tap into our supply chain network and bid for the opportunities that will launch your business.

Raise funding:

Prepare for investor meetings, sharpen your pitch, and connect with the right people to back you.

Navigate international expansion:

Leverage our global network to help you go from local player to global contender. We work with you every step of the way, refining, testing, and pushing forward until your idea has traction in the real world.

Challenger

Like Discovery, only accelerated into 3 months, it provides:

Shape your strategy:

Craft a clear business plan that excites investors and customers.

Tell your story:

Use TEGmedia to produce content that gets you noticed and remembered.

Build your toolkit:

Develop sales processes and marketing strategies, blending old-school grit with AI-driven tools.

Win contracts:

Tap into our supply chain network and bid for the opportunities that will launch your business.

Raise funding:

Prepare for investor meetings, sharpen your pitch, and connect with the right people to back you.

Navigate international expansion:

Columbia

These fall into launch appetisers:

Half-Day, Full-Day, and 2-Day Courses

For entrepreneurs and teams who need targeted support, we offer immersive courses that cut through the noise with no empty promises. Just practical skills you can apply today:

Half-Day Courses:

Perfect for focused skills like investor readiness or refining your brand story.

Full-Day Courses:

Deep dives into business modelling, growth strategy, or contract negotiation.

2-Day Courses:

Intensive workshops for teams serious about levelling up, transforming your idea into a compelling business proposition.

Co-Founder Matching Service

The right partner can change everything. That’s why we offer a co-founder matching service for entrepreneurs looking for engineering, technical, commercial, or operational expertise.

Whether you’re an engineer searching for a market-minded co-founder, or a visionary seeking the technical muscle to bring it to life, we’ll help you find your match.

Ready to launch?

Launch, scale, and thrive: hit the button below.

Contact

TEG ACADEMY is a division of
The Entrepreneurs Group

TEG ACADEMY

Headquarters
Muncaster Suite, Innovation Centre, Westlakes Science Park, Moor Row,
Cumbria CA24 3TP