You know the why behind your business idea.

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We share your passion for innovation and, working alongside Scotland’s universities, can turn your great idea into a business. By taking part in our programme you’ll gain the tools, network and funding to springboard your business into the world.

Applications are now open to staff, students and recent graduates from all Scottish universities, it doesn’t matter if your idea is at an early stage or fully fledged – we can help you take it to the next level.

Delivered by entrepreneurs and investors, our world-class training covers the essentials of starting a business.

And it won’t cost you a penny.

You could be in the running to win generous cash prizes and in-kind business support to springboard your business into the world.

Our friendly, experienced, hands-on team is here to guide you right from the get go. Whether you need application support, meaningful introductions or even just a sounding board, they’ve got your back.

We’ve joined forces with a network of professional advisors – all experts in their fields – to offer you free advice across IP and legal to accounting and more.

It’s sometimes not what you know, but who you know that counts. Tap into our extensive business and investor connections to accelerate your growth.

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Our Enterprise Team works in partnership with Scotland’s universities to help people like you start new businesses.

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Faisal’s story

From what started as a sketch is now the world’s first flat-packable, solar thermal collector.

Faisal Ghani never set out to be an entrepreneur and, until recently, his life was steeped in academia. However, his passion for harnessing the power of solar energy to help some of the poorest people in the world, set him on this path.

Read about his journey here.

Faisal Ghani
SolarisKit Founder & CEO

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