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East Renfrewshire Accelerator

This programme aims to help businesses achieve a turnover of £250,000 and create at least one new job opportunity per business within three years, while focusing on technological adoption, sustainability, and strengthening the local entrepreneurial community. 

Participating businesses receive tailored support and expert advice, as well as access to co-working space within the Greenlaw Works in Newton Mearns.

The programme is open to any business trading within East Renfrewshire. It's funded through the Council's economic development local discretionary fund and delivered by their Business Gateway East Renfrewshire team.

Details

  • Ecosystem - Growth Stage - Early growth stage (Series A), Growth - Scale (Series B+), Pre-start/ideation stage, Seed stage, Start up/Pre-Seed
  • Industry Focus - AI/robotics, Agriculture/agritech, Biotech, Creative industries, Data/tech, Energy (including renewables), Financial services/fintech, Food & drink industries, Life sciences/human health, Manufacturing (any industry), Photonics, Quantum, Radio and Semiconductors, Social enterprise/Third sector, Space industries, Tourism
  • Location - Glasgow and the West
  • Main Target Audience - Entrepreneurs, Founders and early start ups, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
  • Ecosystem - Specialist Support - Minority ethnic groups, People with neurodiversity, Women
  • Support Type - Community/networks, Executive coaching/mentoring, Funding/investment, International connections/market access, Physical space (e.g. labs, hot-desks), Prototyping/product building, Research/market intelligence, Strategic business advice, Training/skills programmes