The Scottish Government - Pathways Fund
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The Pathways Fund aims to bring more people into the entrepreneurship pipeline and support them to start, grow and scale their businesses. It will support activity to reach people who might not otherwise consider entrepreneurship and business start-up, encouraging new entrepreneurial talent and support entrepreneurs seeking to grow and scale their businesses.
The Fund seeks to widen participation in business from people in groups historically under-represented in entrepreneurship.
Funding will be available to projects offering entrepreneurial support and advice to individuals and businesses. Projects might include (but are not limited to):
- providing start-up incubation services
- developing training resources on entrepreneurial skills
- providing access to business networks, mentors and role models
- developing skills including digital business skills
- facilitating peer learning and networking
- providing shared access to resources and equipment
- providing advice and support on accessing funding and investment
Any funding allocated must be spent by end March 2025. Please visit the Scottish Government website for full guidelines.
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Geographical areas funded: Scotland
Fund type
- Type of funding:
- Grant
- Type of cost:
- Revenue
Fund award sizes
- Minimum:
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- Maximum:
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- Notes on award amounts:
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Who can apply
The fund is open to:
- any organisation registered in the UK and operating in Scotland, providing support to pre-start entrepreneurs and/or early-stage businesses in Scotland
Your organisation must:
- be solvent
- hold a UK bank account
- have control over income expenditure
- provide a hard copy, pdf or web link to most recent audited Annual Financial Accounts
When to apply
Currently closed.
How to apply
Application forms can be downloaded from the Government website and submitted by email.
Exclusions
Activites funded: Befriending & mentoring Education & training Organisational development & capacity building
Beneficiaries funded: General public Voluntary sector organisations
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