Five Welsh entrepreneurs recognised as start-up accelerator celebrates latest award winners

Five Welsh entrepreneurs have been recognised for outstanding progress after completing the Business Wales Start-Up Accelerator, with the latest cohort underlining how intensive, targeted support can turn early-stage ideas into investment-ready businesses.

The award winners completed the ten-week accelerator programme and were recognised across five categories, reflecting both the breadth and quality of entrepreneurial talent emerging across Wales. Collectively, the cohort demonstrated strong momentum in moving from concept to customer, validating propositions and building clear growth strategies.

The 2026 award winners

Proposition Flex Award

For the most flexible approach to developing a launch proposition

Winner: Chris Hughes, Tecwila