BetaDen awarded Technology Accelerator Programme of the Year in the West Midlands

BetaDen, a technology accelerator based in Worcestershire, has been named Technology Accelerator Programme of the Year 2025 – West Midlands at the SME Business Elite Awards.

The SME Business Elite Awards are designed to recognise and showcase the efforts of highly skilled small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the United Kingdom.

According to SME News, the awards are based on detailed research conducted by their team, who assess each nominee using a defined set of criteria and public domain sources. These include corporate websites, directories, industry journals, associations, press releases, and other published materials.

Considerations during the evaluation process include sector knowledge, industry experience, organisational profile, achievements, testimonials, industry reputation, examples of innovation, performance, history, and additional activities.

The recognition reflects the work carried out by BetaDen to support innovation-focused entrepreneurs, startups, and scaleups in Worcestershire. The organisation describes itself as the UK’s best tech accelerator and highlights the collaborative ecosystem it has developed to assist emerging technology businesses.

Applications for BetaDen’s Accelerate programme, Cohort 9.0, are now open. The programme is aimed at those developing projects in AI, cyber, green tech, or other emerging sectors.

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