Own The Future: One-year accelerator programme for worker co-ops
Workers.coop is launching Own The Future, its first co-op support programme for workers leading the transition to a new economy.
Own the Future will recruit five groups across the country for a one-year accelerator programme of training, mentoring, specialist advice and peer support. Workers.coop is looking for groups with a fully formed idea for an economic activity addressing everyday challenges (like food, housing and retrofit, transport, and care) and who are interested in setting up as a workers co-op.
What’s involved in the programme?
- Mentorship from cooperative advisors embedded in the movement
- Training sessions from experts in Just Transition
- Regular meet-ups with like-minded cohort of five co-ops, including a residential as part of Worker Co-op Weekend
- Start-up funding of £5,000 (conditional on active participation)
- Bespoke business advice from specialists worth up to £1,000
How can groups apply?
The programme starts in March 2026. Groups can register their interest now to receive the application pack.
The deadline to send the application pack is 31 January. Selected groups will be invited for an interview in February.
An online drop-in session is taking place on Monday 26th January where you can get more information.