Virgin StartUp has opened applications for Momentum 2.0, the next round of its free accelerator programme designed to help dyslexic entrepreneurs scale their businesses.

Following the success of its inaugural cohort at the end of last year, Momentum returns with renewed backing from Virgin Unite and continued collaboration with Made By Dyslexia.

The first-of-a-kind accelerator has already supported 30 dyslexic founders and became the most applied-for programme in Virgin StartUp’s history, with 90% of participants reporting that they saw their Dyslexic Thinking as a strength after completing the programme.

With analysis from Made By Dyslexia revealing dyslexic entrepreneurs contribute at least £4.6 billion to UK GDP each year and that one in three entrepreneurs are dyslexic, Momentum was created to help founders embrace the strengths that set them apart. The free eight-week accelerator is tailored specifically to early-stage founders and intended to enhance Dyslexic Thinking strengths through tailored workshops, 1-1 mentoring and access to resources.

Virgin StartUp has also added a dedicated ‘Dyslexic Thinking’ space in its online community for business founders.