Built by founders, for founders, and delivered by seasoned sector experts & professionals, Tees Valley Labs is designed to fast-track the success of Tees Valley-based entrepreneurs, start-ups and scale-ups through structured, founder-centric support.
Businesses selected to join the Stable and the Forge programmes will benefit from a share of grant funding, whilst gaining access to Flok Co-Working Space; a vibrant entrepreneurial community located central Middlesbrough, as well as exclusive industry partner benefits and support.
Tees Valley Labs is delivered on behalf of the Tees Valley Mayor and Combined Authority, and is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Backed by a wealth of experience, Alt Labs developed the Tees Valley Labs programme in order to support local start-ups and scale-ups and help drive growth in the region’s tech and business ecosystem.
Lead Partners
Tees Valley Labs, delivered by Alt Labs. Where innovation meets opportunity
Alt Labs is a Middlesbrough-based innovation and digital product consultancy. We help ambitious businesses launch, grow, and stay competitive through human-centred design thinking, digital transformation, and lived entrepreneurial experience. With a proven track record, we deliver products, strategies, and support that create real impact and sustainable advantage.
Programme Overview
Our comprehensive programmes, The Stable (start-up incubator) and The Forge (business scale-up accelerator) cater to entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
Programme Overview
Our comprehensive programmes, Pre-Flight (pre-accelerator), The Stable (start-up incubator) and The Forge (business scale-up accelerator) cater to entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey.
A two-day workshop, offered on several dates across the Tees Valley with the same content and goal: to prepare your business idea for an incubator programme.
These sessions will be running across different areas of the Tees Valley, including at Business Central in Darlington, The Bis in Hartlepool, Kirkleatham Innovation Centre in Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton Business Hub in Stockton-on-Tees, and Flok Co-Working Space in Middlesbrough.
A 6-month incubator focused on taking businesses from early ideation and discovery through to market traction and funding.
Successful applicants will access a comprehensive, end-to-end business support programme with wraparound guidance, while drawing down monthly grant funding of £2,200 throughout the programme, plus the opportunity to apply for a further £4,800 in additional grant support.
A 12-week accelerator designed to take businesses from market traction and revenue generation to significant investment funding exposure.
As part of this intensive programme, successful applicants will receive tailored support to unlock growth and scale with reduced risk, alongside the opportunity to access up to £25,000 in grant funding to accelerate their next stage of success.
Our Programmes
A series of 2-day workshops focusing on helping businesses develop their value proposition, ad-lib statement, and get them ready to pitch and hit the market.
A 6-month incubator focused on taking businesses from early ideation and discovery through to market traction and funding.
A 12-week accelerator designed to take businesses from market traction and revenue generation to significant investment funding exposure.