NatWest Business and Commercial Banking is supporting mobile accelerator programme Springboard Mobile, as a sponsor. As well as putting money behind the programme, NatWest will offer business mentoring to successful start-ups.

Its part of NatWests ongoing attempt to help British entrepreneurs and small businesses achieve their ambitions, in line with the UK Government’s Department for Business Innovation & Skills campaign to encourage the founding of innovative businesses in the UK.

“Innovative companies are key in driving the British economy forward,” said Aron Thompson, Digital Director, NatWest Business and Commercial Banking. “Springboard Mobile is a fantastic catalyst for entrepreneurs and early-stage companies in the mobile industry to get their first step on the ladder to success. By investing in this partnership, and with the right people in our own organisation, we hope that our support through mentoring, advice, tools and services will help both the teams competing in Springboard Mobile, and other businesses across the UK, get ahead with innovation.”