"The inaugural cohort supported 30 founders last year, with nine in ten participants saying they came to view their dyslexic thinking as a strength by the time they finished."
"Analysis from Made By Dyslexia suggests that dyslexic business owners contribute at least £4.6 billion to UK GDP annually and support more than 60,000 jobs."
"Elle Upshall, scale up lead at Virgin StartUp, said the response to the first cohort had exceeded expectations and that the programme had demonstrated what happens when business support is designed around different ways of thinking."
"Among the alumni of the first Momentum cohort is Alex Molokwu, founder of Loujo, an initiative that uses educational songs to help dyslexic children with reading and writing."
Virgin StartUp has opened applications for Momentum 2.0, an eight-week accelerator for dyslexic entrepreneurs running from May 26 to July 14, 2026. The first cohort supported 30 founders, with 90% reporting a positive shift in their perception of dyslexia. The program includes workshops, mentoring, and resources tailored to dyslexic thinkers. Dyslexic entrepreneurs contribute £4.6 billion to the UK GDP and represent one in three entrepreneurs. The initiative aims to provide business support that aligns with diverse thinking styles.
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