# Event Details - **Event Name**: BUILD AI - Accelerate Your Business Idea from Concept to Market - **Event Start and End Date**: Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm – Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A fully funded accelerator helping micros and SMEs develop a strong value proposition, turn ideas into functional MVPs and commercialise.About this EventAre you a microbusiness owner with big ambitions, but not quite sure how to take your idea or product to the next stage? is for you.(Business Uplift, Innovation and Lean Development through Artificial Intelligence) for non-technical business owners is a brand-new, fully funded programme created specifically for microbusinesses and SMEs who want to accelerate, grow, or commercialise what they are building.Whether you're developing a new digital product or solution, refining an idea, or exploring smarter ways to scale, this programme gives you the practical tools, expert guidance, and hands-on support to move forward with confidence.Across six practical, hands-on sessions (a mix of in-person and online), you’ll work along expert facilitators to:Create a clear, compelling value proposition that sets your business apartPrototype and refine your idea using real-world insight and smart system functionalitiesBuild a working minimum viable product (MVP) using AI-assisted coding toolsConnect APIs, integrations, and AI capabilities into your productOptimise your platform with authentication, search engine optimisation (SEO) and deploy your MVPRefine your pitch and prepare for funders, grants, or investmentUpon completion, you won't just have a slide deck. You'll have a functional MVP. You’ll be pitch-ready and equipped with everything you need to unlock opportunities whether that’s grant funding, investment, or routes to commercialisation.What every participant receives:Six expert-led sessions - blending strategy, hands-on building, and commercialisation guidanceAccess to AI-assisted development platforms to build your MVPDedicated support from facilitators at the Centre for Sustainable Innovation at the University of Salford and NoCodeLab.aiA pitch-ready MVP and revised value proposition by programme endThe accelerator team will offer an exclusive partner benefit to every participating business of free build credits, estimated value £5,000 over 12 months.The fine print: This programme is fully funded, which means there’s no cost to you to attend. You’ll need to bring a laptop to the sessions and a clear product, idea or service that you want to work on. If you’re ready to push your business forward, accelerate your idea, or finally bring that product to market, this is your next step.By registering, you're agreeing to attend all the sessions including an onboarding webinar taking place on 13 April 2026, 1-2pm. You must send in your expression of interest by 5pm on 7 April 2026.Meet your facilitators:You'll be guided through the programme by a team combining academic expertise with hands-on experience building and scaling businesses with AI.Dr Ann Mulhaney, Associate Professor for Change Management, Centre for Sustainable Innovation at the University of SalfordDr Ann Mulhaney is the Associate Professor for Change Management at the Salford Business School’s Centre for Sustainable Innovation. Ann has both an academic and industry background working for both small and large businesses across the region.Sara Simeone, Founder of . The UK’s leading Vibe Coding Accelerator and AI Growth CompanySara Simeone is the Founder of NoCodeLab.ai, an educational and implementation company that democratises AI-assisted development for non-technical professionals. Based in Manchester, NoCodeLab.ai trained almost 2,000 professionals across Europe and Asia since May 2025. With over 20 years of digital transformation experience at organisations including WPP, Dentsu, and Vistaprint, Sara now focuses on empowering the next generation of builders. She serves as a Board Member for several organisations, including the Centre of Digital Innovation at Manchester Metropolitan University and MedieInstitutet in Sweden.Deborah Cleary, Co-Founder, Deborah Cleary is Co-Founder and Director of Growth at NoCodeLab.ai, one of the world's leading Vibe Coding Launchpad Accelerators based in Manchester. On a mission to leave no one behind in the AI age, NoCodeLab.ai empowers scale-stage founders, business leaders, product and operational teams, and dynamic start-up entrepreneurs to build real AI capability and launch functional products — no coding experience required. Since May 2025, they've trained almost 2,000 professionals globally.Agenda🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PMDay one - 15 April 2026Info: In person🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMDay two - 22 April 2026Info: Online🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PMDay three - 29 April 2026Info: In person🕑: 01:30 PM - 04:00 PMDay four - 6 May 2026Info: In person🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PMDay five - 13 May 2026Info: Online🕑: 01:00 PM - 04:30 PMDay six - 20 May 2026Info: In person - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/salford/build-ai-accelerate-your-business-idea-from-concept-to-market/100001984976301552 - **Event Categories**: it, business, nonprofit, workshops, virtual, webinar, digital-marketing, artificial-intelligence - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Salford - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: University of Salford - **lat**: 53.48348739999999 - **long**: -2.2706508 - **full address**: University of Salford, Salford, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: BUILD AI - Accelerate Your Business Idea from Concept to Market - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b8b3c0d206bc18cbd4f95efecfe80676f89b39fc891973e8e2a0f2c768df3424-rimg-w1200-h600-dcedf8f2-gmir.jpg?v=1774132460 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is BUILD AI - Accelerate Your Business Idea from Concept to Market being held? - **A:** BUILD AI - Accelerate Your Business Idea from Concept to Market takes place on Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm to Wed, 15 Apr, 2026 at 04:30 pm at University of Salford, Salford, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing BUILD AI - Accelerate Your Business Idea from Concept to Market? - **A:** BUILD AI - Accelerate Your Business Idea from Concept to Market is organized by Centre for Sustainable Innovation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** BUILD AI - Accelerate Your Business Idea from Concept to Market is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Salford, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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