Now open for applications!
We are NOW OPEN to receive applications to be part Scotland’s Unlocking Ambition – Round 3 Cohort!
Unlocking Ambition – Round 3 (UA3) will select up to 40 company founders to be part of Scotland’s flagship business growth and leadership programme. UA3 provides advice and mentoring, a world-class programme of leadership development and grant funding.
We are looking for our next cohort of ambitious, innovative entrepreneurs who can create good, green jobs and join our incredible UA community.
Join exceptional Scottish companies like; Brewgooder, Hey Girls, MyWayDigitalHealth, Phox Water, Intebloc, Libereat, Future Forest Company, ProdSight, TCS Eco, Reshape Technology, Loch Electronics, Beta Bugs, Tiny Air and Carcinotech and become part of a new wave of purpose-driven founders, committed to Scotland’s journey to a healthier, greener economy.
Are You Eligible?
- you want to be part of Scotland’s journey to net zero
- you already have some revenue (i.e. sales, grants, equity or debt) and commercial traction
- you are likely to be in the green/low carbon, digital or health sectors
- you plan to grow your turnover to £2M - £3M+ within 3-5 years
- you are able to create new, good and green jobs for Scotland
- you are committed to developing your leadership skills
Get In Touch: unlockingambition@scotent.co.uk
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About the Challenge
The prestigious Unlocking Ambition Challenge is a flagship entrepreneurial development fund, initiated by the First Minister for Scotland and delivered by Scottish Enterprise that supports highly ambitious entrepreneurs from across Scotland, chosen for their individual potential, the quality of their ideas and the contribution they can make to the environment, the economy and wider society.
Up to 40 entrepreneurial leaders selected to be part of the third Unlocking Ambition cohort will receive wrap-around support from Scottish Enterprise and our partners. Each company will have access to the Unlocking Ambition Development Fund, business advice support and an 8-month programme of world-class executive education.
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⚠️ Applications close 12 noon today ⚠️
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2 hours ago - (Opens in new window) 📢UA has already (Opens in new window) #invested over £3.1m of (Opens in new window) #funding in cohort projects, unlocking 500+ new jobs for (Opens in new window) #Scotland and £26.3m+ of further investment. Are YOU ready to join us? Apply before Noon tomorrow - 21 June! ⏱️(Opens in new window) unlockingambition.scot (Opens in new window) @scotent (Opens in new window) @HIEScotland (Opens in new window) @SoSEnterprise 14 hours ago
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Q - How much turnover do I need to have to apply?
A - Ideally around £100k but as long as you have some some sales under your belt, or grants/investment - you're eligible!
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