Pathways to Scale programme – for Female founder OR female led businesses

Are you a female founder or woman leading a growth business who is looking to secure investment to scale up? Our Pathways to Scale programme offers strategic advice, skills development, peer support, and networking opportunities to help you prepare for investment. You can also apply for a grant of up to £20,000.

Pathways to Scale is an entrepreneurial leadership programme for women. It focuses on building the key executive skills needed to scale a business and secure investment, to help you transition from founder to company leader.

The 2025-2026 programme has space for a total of 24 participants. You’ll be assigned to one of two cohorts consisting of 10 to 12 participants each for the duration of the programme.

The programme offers:

• Executive skills training in areas such as leadership, sales, financial strategy, and advanced pitching
• Access to grant funding of up to £20,000
• A supportive peer cohort and community building
• Business and investor network building
• Strategic business growth and investment support
• An investment showcase opportunity

More information here: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/support-for-businesses/grow-your-business/support-for-entrepreneurs/pathways-to-scale-programme