First Minister launches ‘life-changing’ programme to support young entrepreneurs

First Minister launches ‘life-changing’ programme to support young entrepreneurs

A “LIFE-CHANGING” programme to support young entrepreneurs and help them turn their ideas into a successful business is being launched by John…

First Minister's Start Up Challenge to help underrepresented or disadvantaged young people become entrepreneurs

A new First Minister’s Start Up Challenge is to aim to help young people from underrepresented or disadvantaged backgrounds to become entrepreneurs. The government scheme will empower young people aged 18 – 30 to turn their ideas into a business, in partnership with the King’s Trust and social enterprise Dechomai. Around 20 participants will be selected for a six-month accelerated entrepreneurial apprenticeship, providing tailored support and ac…

The First Minister's Start Up Challenge - Backing young people to become entrepreneurs

Young entrepreneurs will be supported to turn their ideas into successful businesses through a new Scottish Government programme. The First Minister's Start Up Challenge will empower young people aged 18 - 30 from disadvantaged or underrepresented backgrounds to start innovative businesses.