Funding Opportunity – Dundee Scaleup Leadership Programme 2026-2027

Participants will receive:

• World-class leadership development tailored to scaling businesses.
• Access to experienced entrepreneurs and industry experts.
• Peer-to-peer learning with ambitious growth company leaders.
• Practical tools to support business growth, leadership, strategy and scaling.
• Access to valuable business networks, talent, markets and investment opportunities.
• Ongoing engagement with Dundee’s developing Scaleup Peer Network.

• Demonstrable year-on-year business growth. 
• Ambition to increase turnover, employment and market reach. 
• A clear growth strategy and commitment to scaling the business. 
• A willingness for a senior leader to participate fully in the programme and wider peer network activities. 
• Headquarters or significant operations based within Dundee. 

Businesses should typically meet one of the following profiles: 

Growth Advantage Programme (University of Strathclyde) 

Designed for: 

• Managing Directors, CEOs or founders. 
• Established businesses with £1 million+ turnover. 
• Strong growth ambitions and commitment to scaling.  

Scale Up Scotland Core Programme 

Designed for: 

• Scottish businesses with a strong growth trajectory. 
• Typically £1 million+ turnover (or £500k+ turnover where substantial equity investment has been secured). 
• Ambition to scale nationally and internationally.  

Scale Up Scotland 2.0 

Designed for: 

• More advanced scaleups. 
• Typically £10 million+ turnover or £20 million+ valuation. 
• Executive teams with ambitions for significant future growth.  

Applications will be assessed against: 

• Scaleup potential and growth trajectory. 
• Leadership commitment and engagement. 
• Potential for job creation and economic impact within Dundee. 
• Strategic fit with programme objectives. 
• Ability to benefit from and contribute to a Dundee Scaleup Peer Network.