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Boot camp for Moray entrepreneurs


By Lorna Thompson

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ASPIRING Moray entrepreneurs are being urged to step on the fast track to business growth.

Business owners are invited to apply for a fully-funded place on an intensive 13-week accelerator programme run by Elevator – with access to the knowledge of "seasoned entrepreneurs".

Elevator has been appointed by the Scottish Government’s economic and community development agency, Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), and Business Gateway to launch its first business accelerator in the Highlands.

The Moray Accelerator is on the look-out for start-up, early-stage and growth companies who are poised to transform their business, product or service to greater national and international success.

Following an in-depth one-day boot camp, up to 20 of the most promising participants can secure a place on the programme, which will run from various locations including Horizon Scotland, in Forres.

The group will have access to the "best business thinking", with support in product development and testing, customer acquisition, financial planning, intellectual property and more. They will be assisted by Elevator’s network of mentors and Business Gateway.

The HIE Moray Accelerator launch at Horizon, in Forres. From left, Craig Robertson, senior area business manager at Business Gateway, Andy Campbell, head of accelerators at Elevator, and Carol Davidson, HIE development manager.
The HIE Moray Accelerator launch at Horizon, in Forres. From left, Craig Robertson, senior area business manager at Business Gateway, Andy Campbell, head of accelerators at Elevator, and Carol Davidson, HIE development manager.

Applications are invited from today until August 14. The programme will run two days per week from September 16 to December 15.

Donna Chisholm, HIE area manager in Moray, said: "Everyone who is thinking of setting up a fast-growing business, or running an operation that could go much further, should take the opportunity to apply for a place on the Moray Accelerator powered by Elevator.

"With our partners, Business Gateway, we want Moray’s entrepreneurs to have access to the best business thinking, so we are delighted to welcome Elevator into the region."

Andy Campbell, head of accelerators at Elevator, said: "Staying competitive in the evolving business landscape isn’t easy. However, the opportunity to drive prosperity has never been greater. With this exciting new accelerator our aim is to stimulate Moray’s entrepreneurial mindset and demonstrate the potential for local, national and potentially international growth.

"We offer an immersive, dynamic programme aimed at supporting, challenging and driving businesses forward to reach their full potential. This, coupled with the accessible nature of the programme, will provide a real opportunity to unlock Moray’s entrepreneurial community and breathe new life into the region’s thinking."

For further information about Elevator contact Fiona McLachlan, communications and marketing manager, on 01224 289615 or fiona@elevatoruk.com.


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