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πŸš€ Startup Croydon Presents: Regular Business Mentorship Workshop πŸš€

Business Mentorship WorkshopsΒ 

Connect | Learn | Grow

Are you an entrepreneur or small business owner facing hurdles in launching your idea? Join our Business Mentorship Workshop and gain insights from industry specialists while networking with other mentees!

Having been in the borough for so many years, we have deep connections with many local businesses who are keen to offer advice and support to our new Startup community.

If you are a business based out of Croydon or the surrounding area, then we want to help you grow your business.

Read more about the type of mentors you may meet here.

What to Expect:

βœ… Expert guidance on overcoming startup challenges
βœ… Practical advice on business growth strategies
βœ… Open Q&A with experienced professionals
βœ… Connect with like-minded entrepreneurs

πŸ“… Date: Tuesday 17th March 2026
πŸ“ Location: Weatherill House , New South QuarterΒ 
πŸ•’ Time: 10 am -11.30am

The session will include a short peer group session to enhance knowledge before 1-2-1 clinics with our specialists who vary from many different sectors.

Hear from our Entrepreneur in Residence Colin Francis, on his success in business so far and how mentoring has been a big part of this.Β 

Colin is the CEO and co-founder of LabCycle.
Labcycle is revolutionising the recycling of laboratory plastic waste in research and healthcare sectors and is the first company on the market to create a circular economy for single-use plastic waste from Safety Level 1 & 2 labs and healthcare settings.

Colin’s background in Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management means he has developed expertise in business planning, modelling, and strategy. His achievements have been recognised with the Surrey Business School Award and inclusion in the Surrey 40 Under 40 list, celebrating his impact in the business community. He is a keen supporter of new businesses and looks forward to supporting emerging businesses in the borough.

This is an invite-only event – if you are keen to receive business mentoring, please complete this form and we will be in touch.

Let’s turn your business idea into reality! πŸš€

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How Selection Works?

We’re looking for applicants who are motivated, have early traction, understand their market, and can commit to the full programme. We also aim for a cohort reflecting Croydon’s diversity and community impact.

  1. Application review: Eligible applicants are scored 1–5 on six weighted areas:Β 
    • Readiness & commitmentΒ Β 
    • Business traction
    • Growth potentialΒ Β 
    • Market understandingΒ Β 
    • Feasibility to participateΒ 
    • Local impact & inclusionΒ 
  2. Interviews: Short conversations assessing clarity of growth vision, openness to learning, commitment, and fit with the group.
  3. Final selection: Application (60 %) + Interview (40 %) = overall score.

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