An initiative to assist younger individuals from deprived and under-represented backgrounds in Scotland to start out a enterprise has opened for purposes.
First introduced in January, the First Minister’s Begin Up Problem will choose 20 individuals aged 18-30 for a six-month “accelerated entrepreneurial apprenticeship”, which features a £500 “check your corporation” grant, and one other £5,000 for these able to launch an organization.
One general winner might be given £30,000 in funding.
First minister John Swinney:
“Younger individuals ought to be supported to take advantage of their abilities and ambitions, serving to create a greater future. Supporting younger individuals to take the primary steps in enterprise is a crucial method to assist them realise their potential, whereas additionally boosting the financial system.
“The First Minister’s Begin Up Problem will assist a brand new era of entrepreneurs throughout the nation. I’d encourage anybody with an progressive enterprise thought to use now for the possibility to hitch the primary cohort and profit from the tailor-made assist and grant funding this programme will supply.”
Functions are open till 24 June right here.
