Technology company Blackbird plc (AIM: BIRD) on Wednesday announced a collaboration between its browser-based collaborative video editing platform elevate.io and the NatWest Accelerator programme to provide expert insights and practical video editing skills workshops for founders and entrepreneurs.

The first event takes place on 29 January 2026 at 94 Moorgate, London, where Executive Chair Ian McDonough will speak. Further sessions are planned, including a virtual video skills workshop scheduled for February 2026. Registration is available free of charge via the NatWest Accelerator app.

NatWest Accelerator, launched in 2015, has supported nearly 14,000 UK businesses through coaching, education and peer networks. The collaboration aligns with elevate.io's focus on enabling faster and more accessible professional-quality video creation for small businesses and marketing teams through real-time collaboration and in-editor review tools.

Blackbird plc operates across SaaS, media, entertainment and content creation markets, with patented cloud-native video technology underpinning its products. elevate.io targets professional teams and the creator economy, while the company also licenses its core technology through its 'Powered by Blackbird' model.