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Scotland has an ambition of building a world-leading entrepreneurial and innovative nation, a place where inclusive growth delivers benefits to all of society. Venturefest Scotland, previously a one-day annual innovation summit, has transformed into VentureFest – a year-long festival of discovery and enlightened entrepreneurship that will inspire and support the Read more [...]

Investing Women Ltd run events for female founders under the AccelerateHER brand. Investing Women encourages female founders to grow their business and connect with the investment community via their sister organisation, Investing Women Angels. Join Investing Women for the AccelerateHER 2019 Annual Conference and hear global trailblazers on creating a Read more [...]

Scotland has an ambition of building a world-leading entrepreneurial and innovative nation- a place where growth and innovation go hand in hand, with wider benefits for all. We recognise that to achieve sustainable economic growth, and create opportunities for everyone in Scotland to flourish, we must work to accelerate entrepreneurship Read more [...]

Engage Invest Exploit (EIE) occupies a unique place in the data-driven technology ecosystem in Scotland and its reputation for excellence spreads far beyond. It’s the longest-running and largest programme of its kind outside London, attracting start-ups, scale-ups and technology investors from all over the UK and internationally. EIE was at Read more [...]

Become clear on how YOU are in control to create your goals and a vision for your business Learn how to become a flourishing, determined self leader, create a system to manage time and stress. Develop an understanding of the triggers that can throw you off BALANCE and how to Read more [...]

The Entrepreneurial Academy provides one-day, practice-based workshops delivered by experts with hands-on experience of running a business. The Academy’s purpose is to help entrepreneurs develop critical skills and equip them with the structures, tools and techniques to help them grow their business.  25th April – Deliver a Digital Strategy 2nd Read more [...]

On 25 April 2018, Entrepreneurial Scotland returns to Gleneagles for it’s acclaimed conference. You won’t want to miss this premier networking event and its programme of international speakers. Save the date! More details coming soon! 

Potter Innovation is a Training Company, they teach people how to innovate, train people in innovation Engineering, a new form of Academic Study and Leadership Science. The events are geared to provide practical tools to those attending to enable them to better understand innovation and how to measure the probability Read more [...]

The University of Strathclyde offers a wide range of expertise, support and partnerships to assist industry stakeholders, students, researchers, and academics in developing innovations with significant economic and social impact. The recent launch of the Glasgow City Innovation District (GCID) has expanded Strathclyde’s scope for industry engagement across all areas, Read more [...]

As Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation, The Melting Pot has been stimulating and supporting social innovation since 2007. The Melting Pot provides a wide range of practical resources and supports to help people and organisations realise their ideas for a better world. Finding Funding – Mon 29 Apr 13:30 – Read more [...]

Negotiation is a daily part of business – with customers, partners, suppliers, colleagues or employees and successful negotiation requires self-awareness, preparation and practice. This Masterclass will equip entrepreneurs with the tools and techniques to deal with differences, resolve conflict and handle difficult conversations. Open to all ambitious entrepreneurs based in Read more [...]

The Association of Scottish Businesswomen supports business and professional women throughout Scotland by providing opportunities to inspire, link and connect businesswomen in Scotland, building and strengthening relationships via our national events and through our affiliated groups. Their 2019 “Unstoppable Women” conference will be held at the Royal College of Physicians Read more [...]

Costing & Pricing This workshop focuses on what to consider when costing and pricing your product or service. This will include: What elements to consider when costing & pricing your work How to calculate direct costs How to calculate overheads How to cost your time How to consider the value Read more [...]

The Company Creation Conference, delivered by Strathclyde Entrepreneurial Network (SEN), is a one-day conference designed to give you the tools you need to turn your ideas into successful companies. This event is ideal for Strathclyders who are looking to launch new business ventures, commercialise university research or access support for Read more [...]

Calling all budding social entrepreneurs, innovators and those with good ideas to change the world. Creating a new social venture can be a daunting prospect but Good Ideas is on hand to help you test out your idea, turn it into action and make a real, long-term difference to society. Read more [...]

As Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation The Melting Pot has been stimulating and supporting social innovation since 2007. The Melting Pot provides a wide range of practical resources and supports to help people and organisations realise their ideas for a better world. What Comes Next? Future of Work – Thu Read more [...]

Schools of Aberdeenshire are invited to Young Enterprise Scotland’s Aberdeenshire’s Festival of Youth Enterprise on Friday, 3rd May 2019. The morning promises to be inspiring with local entrepreneurs sharing their stories to help motivate and inspire young people. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet organisation that play a part Read more [...]

Business Support Day is part of CAN DO Fest – a vibrant programme of events that takes place every spring across Scotland, celebrating and supercharging entrepreneurship across Scotland. Join us to find out how our newly launched Business & IP Centre Glasgow can help you start and grow your business. Read more [...]

As Scotland’s Centre for Social Innovation The Melting Pot has been stimulating and supporting social innovation since 2007. The Melting Pot provides a wide range of practical resources and supports to help people and organisations realise their ideas for a better world. UnFound Roadshow – Tue 7 May, 18:00 – Read more [...]

The Wayra UK and The University of Edinburgh’s Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain Demo Day will mark the end of the inaugural programme, the first to launch in Scotland, and will highlight the companies that have participated over the past six months. The agenda will include Keynote Speeches; Pitches; and Read more [...]

Back for its fourth year, the Business Insider Made in Scotland Awards in partnership with the University of Strathclyde’s Advanced Forming Research Centre champions all aspects of transformational discoveries and developments made in Scotland. In an ever more crowded marketplace organisations must introduce new products and processes to stand out. Read more [...]

Impact Summit inspires entrepreneurs to think about the long-term purpose business. Over the course of the event, sector-leading pioneers will share their stories, expertise and advice. Impact Summit provides a platform for an honest, inclusive discussion about the role business will play in changing society for the better. Impact Summit Read more [...]

Young Enterprise Scotland has been working to inspire and equip young people to learn and succeed through enterprise in Scotland since 1992 – our annual Festival of Youth Enterprise means we can bring #EnterpriseForAll. We’re taking our #FoYE19 east to promote #EnterpriseForAll! This year, we’ll be celebrating Day One at Read more [...]

The WeDO Scottish Business Awards are a highly respected and prestigious highlight in the annual Scottish business calendar & celebrate outstanding business success. Awards are open to both members & non-members of WeDO Scotland.  The application process is comprehensive and all finalists are interviewed by our Judging Panel.   Click HERE to find out Read more [...]

Scottish EDGE, the UK’s BIGGEST small business funding competition, is delighted to announce that tickets for the Round 14 Final are now available! Taking place on Tuesday 28th and Thursday 30th May, at The Technology and Innovation Centre, Glasgow and the Royal Bank of Scotland’s Gogarburn Conference Centre, Edinburgh, the Round 14 Final Read more [...]

We are living in a period of rapid change. Social, economic, technological and global change which demands a level of agility from businesses which is unprecedented. Employers need people with a willingness to adapt to changing workenvironments and demands while remaining positive in the face of challenge. How can they Read more [...]

Glasgow Maker Faire is a gathering of fascinating, curious people who enjoy learning and who love sharing what they can do. From engineers to artists to scientists to crafters, Maker Faire is a venue for these “makers” to show hobbies, experiments and projects. We call it the Greatest Show (& Read more [...]

On the Elevator Challenge 2019, your team building and leadership skills will be tested and developed through participation in physical and mental activities. You’ll be tasked with problem-solving and idea development – using your communication skills and initiative to motivate yourself and team members through demanding and unfamiliar situations. The aim is Read more [...]

This is a unique opportunity to hear and learn from world class international organisations on how they have leveraged the power of their Global Diaspora to provide value add to their home nations. This afternoon conference will be to share stories and expertise on how each group have worked with Read more [...]