Virgin StartUp has launched a first-of-its-kind accelerator programme to help dyslexic entrepreneurs scale their businesses, highlighting the growing economic contribution of founders with Dyslexic Thinking skills.
New analysis from global charity Made By Dyslexia shows that dyslexic entrepreneurs contribute at least £4.6 billion to UK GDP every year and support more than 60,000 jobs. The research also suggests that one in three business founders are dyslexic, with skills such as creativity, problem-solving, visualisation and big-picture thinking proving highly suited to entrepreneurship.
The new programme, called Momentum, is an eight-week accelerator designed to amplify those strengths through tailored workshops, one-to-one mentoring and access to specialist resources. Virgin StartUp has also created a dedicated Dyslexic Thinking space in its online community for founders. Applications close on 30 September 2025, with the programme beginning on 14 October.
Elle Upshall, Scale Up Lead at Virgin StartUp, said the initiative was designed to give founders the confidence to harness the qualities that set them apart.
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