We are helping individuals in decision-maker roles in high growth UK based technology and engineering companies to develop their leadership skills.

Places on the programme are gained through a competitive application process, with the best applicants awarded a place on the programme and membership of the Enterprise Hub for life.

We believe connections should be built to last, so participants can expect a lifetime of support through connection to an exceptional community of engineers and innovators, including our mentors, over 260 Enterprise Hub members and Fellows of the Academy.

Since the programme started in 2016, we have supported over 105 leaders of high growth SMEs, who went on to raise over £490 million of equity investment, £57 million in grants, and have increased their business valuations by £480 million in total. Our participants typically double staff numbers in 12 months, and credit the programme with significant improvements in their leadership mindset, strategy, and skills.

What do we provide?
This programme is designed to prepare you to scale up your company. It’s an opportunity to refine your strategy and enhance your leadership skills while continuing to work on your business.

A place on the programme means you will receive:

A grant of up to £10,000 to pay for leadership courses of your choice
Expert business mentoring
One-to-one personal development coaching
Workshops, webinars, roundtables, speaker events
Access to the Taylor Centre, our co-working and meeting space in central London
PR and IP support
All travel and accommodation expenses covered for programme activities
The Shott Scale Up Accelerator is funded by BEIS and Ian Shott CBE FREng, a private donor. We do not take equity or charge fees. All support is at no cost to you or your company.

Ian Shott CBE FREng is a highly successful entrepreneur who played a pivotal role in establishing and growing the Enterprise Hub since its inception in 2013. Ian believes that supporting the growth of a dynamic, home-grown SME sector is vital to UK economic recovery and is delighted to be able to support a new generation of entrepreneurial engineers to scale their businesses and succeed. Find more about his generous donation to the Shott Scale Up Accelerator here.

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https://enterprisehub.raeng.org.uk/programmes/sme-leaders-how-apply/