SCÁLA Donegal is now open for applications.
This accelerator programme from Local Enterprise Office Donegal is targeted at high potential start-ups and business expansions in the county.
This exciting programme is unique to Donegal and is built by investors for entrepreneurs.
Applications are now open for entrepreneurs and senior managers of LEO Donegal client businesses.
The programme is also open to entrepreneurs or businesses located anywhere in the world, who demonstrate a commitment to growing their organisation from Donegal.
SCÁLA Donegal will target start-up entrepreneurs with the potential for fast growth in a range of sectors such as Tech, Engineering, Blue Economy, Health Sciences, Food and Advanced Manufacture.
This programme aims to focus on facilitating potential spin-outs from existing firms in the county and region and on introducing programme participants to potential investment funds.
Speaking about the SCÁLA Accelerator, Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council, Cllr Martin Harley said over the past few years there have been a number of very positive business expansion plans in Donegal across a range of industries.
“This programme provides an opportunity for further organic growth in these and other high-performing sectors,” he said.
Local Enterprise Office Donegal is collaborating with Skillfluence to implement the SCÁLA Donegal programme.
Skillfluence provides bespoke training programmes designed to accelerate the needs of entrepreneurs and empower them to translate research into commercial opportunity.
Brenda Hegarty, Head of Enterprise at Local Enterprise Office, Donegal said SCÁLA Donegal focuses on giving participants a deep understanding of factors that can drive success, along with the skills to build financial models that stand up to investor scrutiny and industry engagement.
“The programme will also provide mentorship from leaders in their field, so participants will get valuable insights and advice on ways to adapt their business model as necessary,” she said.
The deadline for application to this programme is Thursday, April 4, at 12pm.
Following this, up to 12 businesses will be selected for the accelerator, which commences on April 17 and will run for 11 weeks.
For more information on the programme and how to apply visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Donegal/
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