The 2026 Cohort, Module 1 - The Value Proposition

The 2026 Cohort Programme is an intensive series focused on testing and validating assumptions. Over five months, you’ll work through the steps that turn ideas into investable propositions.

Who can take part?

• SETsquared Bath members

What will you get?

• Structured workshops on messaging, storyboarding, and pitching

• Market validation sessions to test assumptions

• Lunch & Learn events on legal and financial essentials

• Hybrid access—join in person or online, with recordings available

Starting 15 January and running through May, you’ll finish with a validated proposition, a compelling pitch, and an investor-ready one-pager.

Module 1 - The Value Proposition

15 January Objectives & Business-Audience Fit

22 January Key messaging

29 January Storyboarding and Structure

5 February Deck workshop - create your first draft

12 February Lunch and Learn – Legals for investing

12 February Deadline: Submit Deck Draft

Sessions are 90 minutes long, 12:30 - 14:00, in-person or online