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Applications for the next cohort for the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc Accelerator close on Sunday. Don't miss out! This is the ideal opportunity for #startups and #spinouts in #greentech #decarbonisation and #sustainability 5 reasons not to miss out: 1. You want to grow your business and prioritise this growth. 2. Get investor-ready. 3. Position your business ready to run when you secure investment. 4. Access to R&D and co-working facilities at MSIP in Dundee. 5. Collaborate and connect with like-minded people at a similar stage in their business journey and who are facing similar problems. Find out more and book a call for a no-obligation chat about how the programme could support you ➡ https://lnkd.in/e-PM6eve #innovation #collaboration #businessgrowth #investorready Part funded by Scottish Enterprise Sarah Petrie Grant Walker

"𝘞𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘴𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘣𝘭𝘦𝘮𝘴, 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘦𝘴. W𝘦 𝘩𝘢𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘯 𝘢 𝘭𝘪𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘮𝘢𝘳𝘬𝘦𝘵 𝘧𝘪𝘵, 𝘷𝘢𝘭𝘶𝘦 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯, 𝘩𝘰𝘸 𝘵𝘰 𝘱𝘪𝘵𝘤𝘩 𝘪𝘯 𝘧𝘳𝘰𝘯𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘪𝘯𝘷𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘰𝘳𝘴, 𝘴𝘰𝘮𝘦𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘪𝘯 𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘳 𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘨𝘳𝘢𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘴, 𝘸𝘦 𝘥𝘪𝘥𝘯'𝘵 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘥𝘰. "𝘠𝘰𝘶 𝘩𝘢𝘷𝘦 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘰𝘱𝘱𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘶𝘯𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘵𝘰 𝘭𝘰𝘰𝘬 𝘢𝘵 𝘺𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘥𝘪𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘦𝘺𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘰 𝘤𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘵𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘶𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘵 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘯𝘰𝘵 𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬𝘪𝘯𝘨." - Vanessa Giorgia Barzasi - BioBright™, Co-Founder and CEO, BioBright LTD Vanessa is an Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc Accelerator Alumni. If you are a #greentech #decarbonisation #sustability start up or spinout, and want to experience the opportunity that Vanessa and BioBright did, applications close 30 June ➡ https://lnkd.in/etxUMJ9n Part funded by Scottish Enterprise https://lnkd.in/ebQSd5KY Sarah Petrie Grant Walker

"𝐁𝐞𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧 𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐩 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐦𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐦𝐮𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐲𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝." Abdhesh Kumar, founder of Copper & Carbon shares his experience of taking part in the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc #Accelerator programme, part funded by Scottish Enterprise ➡ https://lnkd.in/e2WH4mix Applications close soon. Don't miss out➡ https://lnkd.in/etxUMJ9n #greentech #sustainability #decarbonisation #startup #spinout #scaleup #investorready Sarah Petrie Grant Walker

“𝐈𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐛𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬. 𝐈𝐭 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐟 𝐝𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐠𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐮𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐚𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐰𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭.” – Sarah Robinson Frood, Boaber Watch Sarah talk about her experience on the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc #Accelerator programme ➡ https://lnkd.in/eAXUvu2k Get in touch if you are a #greentech #sustainability #decarbonisation startup, spinout or scale-up to find out how we can help you get #investorready ➡ [email protected] Applications close soon. Don’t miss out. Part funded by Scottish Enterprise #throwbackthursday Sarah Petrie Grant Walker

#TipsTuesday: Think long-term for your startup's success 🚀 The true value in an accelerator programme lies in its ability to set you up for long-term growth and development. Here's why Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc's accelerator programme focuses on building the foundations for lasting success: ✅ Proven Success: Join the ranks of 41 businesses that have completed our programme and collectively raised £1.89m in equity investment and £2.48m in innovation funding. ✅ Skill Development: Our 12-week programme is crafted to enhance your entrepreneurial skills, preparing you for the road ahead. ✅ Investor-Ready: We equip you to pitch confidently to top UK green investors at our exclusive programme-end event. ✅ Sales Strategy: Identify and perfect your sales routes for consistent growth. ✅ Comprehensive Tools: Access a range of frameworks and tools essential for scaling your business. ✅ Community and Support: Connect with fellow founders through weekly online, interactive workshops, building a robust support network. ✅ Business Coaching: Benefit from 1-2-1 professional business coaching, offering personalised guidance and support. Choosing a programme with these elements is about playing the long game and building solid blocks for your business's future success. Ready to invest in your long-term growth? 📞 Book a call to find out more and start your journey with us today. Click ‘apply’ for a no-obligation conversation with our course expert ➡ https://lnkd.in/etxUMJ9n #Entrepreneurship #StartupSuccess #FounderJourney #LongTermInvestment #GrowthMindset #BusinessDevelopment #GreenInvestors #Networking #BusinessCoaching Sarah Petrie Grant Walker

Why choose Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc (MSIP) for your #greentech journey? If you're an entrepreneur or startup in the green tech, sustainability, or decarbonisation sector, and you aren’t aware of Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc we recommend you give them a follow #followFriday. We are currently working with the team at MSIP to recruit a new cohort to their #accelerator programme. Why does the MSIP accelerator stand out as the best one for your needs? 🔗 Unparalleled Network: Through the accelerator you will connect with top-tier mentors, industry leaders, and investors who share your passion for the environment. Our network opens doors and creates unique opportunities. 💡 Innovative Resources: Gain access to cutting-edge technologies, research facilities, and exclusive workshops designed to propel your green tech solutions forward. We provide the tools to transform your vision into reality. 🤝 Collaborative Community: Join a thriving ecosystem of like-minded startups and entrepreneurs. Collaborate, share insights, and grow together in a supportive environment that fosters innovation and sustainable success. 🏢 Co-working and R&D Space: Enjoy our vibrant co-working spaces, state-of-the-art R&D facilities, and flexible, modern industrial workshops. Our innovation labs are designed to support your creative ideas and drive progress. 🎓 Skills Academy: Upskill your workforce with our dedicated Skills Academy. Receive industry-leading training to ensure your team is equipped with the latest knowledge and skills to thrive in the green tech sector. Find out more about MSIP ➡ https://lnkd.in/dacvYGA Find out more about the MSIP Accelerator programme ➡ https://lnkd.in/etxUMJ9n #sustainability #businessgrowth #innovation #entrepreneurcommunity Sarah Petrie Grant Walker

"Get practical knowledge from people who have worked in the fields. Knowledge I can use to help with my business. I've got all the theory, but the practical knowledge was missing." - Elisa Szesny from Recarbox Watch Elisa talk about her experience on the Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc #Accelerator programme ➡ https://lnkd.in/eMgbmKdB Get in touch if you are a #greentech #sustainability #decarbonisation startup, spinout or scale-up to find out how we can help you get #investorready ➡ [email protected]

What you have all been waiting for… 🚀Applications are now OPEN for our September cohort🚀 If you want to be considered for our next six month cohort which is focused on the 4 pillars of support below as well as having access to our fully funded modern co-working space Apply today… ✅ Coaching ✅ Community ✅ Network ✅ Thought Leadership #entrepreneurs #entrepreneurship #enterprise #growth #growthmindset #network #community #coaching #thoughtleadership

The Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc Accelerator has supported 41 businesses over the past 3 years and leveraged £1.9m of investment into these businesses. Delivered across four cohorts, the businesses have gained a combined £2.5 million of innovation funding, enabling business growth and the creation of 81 jobs, and went on to deliver 21 innovation projects, generating a combined turnover of £12.7 million. Alexander Lewis-Jones, founder of Other Way is one of our Cohort 4 alumni. Hear about his experience on the programme and what he would say to someone thinking about taking a similar step ➡ https://lnkd.in/eNk3Kdid #ThrowbackThursday #GreenTech #Accelerator #StartupSuccess #SustainableInnovation

5 Essential Tips for Green-Tech Founders Choosing an Accelerator 1️⃣ Focus on Skill Development. Select an accelerator that emphasises teaching essential skills. Building a well-rounded knowledge base is crucial for effectively utilising future funding. 2️⃣ Mentorship Opportunities. Look for programmes with experienced mentors in green technology and sustainable business practices. Their guidance can be invaluable. 3️⃣ Networking Prospects. Prioritise accelerators with strong industry connections. Networking can open doors to partnerships, customers, and investors. 4️⃣ Access to Resources. Choose a programme that provides access to valuable resources such as labs, equipment, and research facilities. These can be vital for product development. 5️⃣ Community Support. Opt for accelerators that foster a supportive community of fellow founders. Sharing experiences and challenges can lead to innovative solutions and mutual growth. The right accelerator can prepare you to make the most of your funding when the time comes. Applications are now open for the latest Michelin Scotland Innovation Parc Accelerator. Find out more https://lnkd.in/eyVyzMwS #TipsTuesday #GreenTech #StartupSuccess #SustainableInnovation