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Our final intake for the IMPACT30 programme is now open for applications

Over 270 young business leaders have joined our IMPACT30 programme over the last few years, gaining the skills and knowledge needed to develop their ideas and grow their business. Read more about their experiences below. 

This is your last chance to follow in their footsteps and join us for the final intake of IMPACT30. The programme will kick off early in 2025, running for 12 months. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity specifically tailored for young businesses, apply today. 

What it is?

IMPACT30 is a programme designed to develop young business leaders of the future. It is custom-designed to help you make an impact in your industry. We'll work with you as an individual, focusing on the tools, skills and knowledge required to grow your business.

We'll connect you with a range of experts who have been there and done it when it comes to establishing and growing a businesses. They'll share their experience and journey with you and help you get the most out of your own business decisions.

Who can apply?

We’re looking for applications from ambitious candidates seeking an opportunity to take their business to the next level. You should be:

  • 35 years of age or under
  • working in an enterprise less than five years old
  • a key decision maker within the business
  • ambitious, with the drive to take your business, or the business you work with, to national or international level
  • open to putting new ideas into practice that can boost business, and effect positive change working towards growth
  • be based in the Highlands and Islands.

Please complete our enquiry form to register your interest. 

IMPACT30 - the final intake!

Applications now open for the very last IMPACT30 cohort, don't miss out. Enquire today for a place on our January 2025 programme..

Impact30 Cohort 11

What to expect

The programme has been designed to accommodate a broad range of enterprises from across the Highlands and Islands, using digital tools to ensure support is provided at individually convenient times. IMPACT30 is a cohort-based programme, delivering a relevant and innovative schedule customised to your location and stage of business development.

Our industry experts analyse your current challenges and plans for growth, delivering support and advice via a practical mix of one-to-one virtual consultations, plus intensive workshop learning. You also have the advantage of learning from interaction with other participants sharing your journey.

If you think you’ve got what it takes to be a future business leader, your journey starts right here and now, with IMPACT30.

Please complete our enquiry form to register your interest.

IMPACT30 enquiry form

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This programme is delivered through the Northern Innovation Hub, a funding programme designed to build on and accelerate business innovation.

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