Doors Open & Hub Tour

NatWest is opening its doors at the MK:U Innovation Hub on Wednesday 28 October, as part of the NatWest Accelerator programme. It's a 'Doors Open' day, which is exactly what it sounds like: the hub is open to the public, and you can head inside and see how it works rather than just hearing about it from the outside.

The main thing on the day is a guided tour of the hub and its workspaces, so you'll get a proper look around the place. Along the way, they'll introduce you to the Accelerator's core focus areas, giving you a sense of what the programme actually does and the kind of work that comes out of it. It's not just a walk-through, either — you'll get to meet the Accelerator team and entrepreneurs from the founder community, the people who are actually working there and building things.

If you're into the startup side of things, there's a bit more to it than just the tour. They're encouraging everyone to download the Accelerator app, which lets you access their resources and connect with founder groups. If you're already running something of your own, it's a good way to see how other founders are doing it and maybe pick up a few things you can use. If you're just curious about how a hub like this operates, it's a chance to see the inner workings without having to be part of the programme first.

It all kicks off at 10:00 at the MK:U Innovation Hub, inside NatWest Milton Keynes at 200 Silbury Boulevard, MK9 1LT. Entry is free, so you can just turn up and have a look around.