Sign up for course to help bring your business idea to market

A last chance is being offered for entrepreneurs, social enterprises and start-up businesses to sign up for a course to help them bring their ideas to market.

The final places are currently on offer for the next session of the Pathfinder Accelerator Programme, a fully funded six-month programme from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) designed to help life sciences, healthcare, engineering or technology businesses in the Highlands launch their next business idea, product or service.

The next cohort will begin on Thursday, September 9, but potential applicants have only until noon on Thursday, August 19, to apply.

Pathfinder Accelerator marketing co-ordinator Paula Duffy believes that participating in the course can make a real difference to business leaders and their organisations.

"With expert trainers on hand to guide you through workshops, group activities and tailored one-to-one mentoring sessions, you’ll be in the best position to evaluate your ideas, make decisions and take actions for your business," she said.

"You will also have access to a network of investors, business experts and peers to offer support and advice."

Pathfinder Accelerator is funded through Inverness and Highland City-Region Deal – a joint initiative supported by £315 million investment from the UK and Scottish governments, Highland Council, HIE and University of the Highlands and Islands. This programme also receives financial support from the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) through the Innovation strategic intervention.

The deadline to apply for this years Pathfinder Accelerator programme is 12 noon on 19 August.

Pathfinder Accelerator was recently awarded to training facilitators Skillfluence who are working with partners Investing Women Angels.

To find out more about Pathfinder Accelerator and to arrange a tailored strategy session, contact Jamie at pathfinder@skillfluence.co.uk) today to arrange your 1-2-1 strategy session.