SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT DELIVERING A START-UP NATION

New funds will help more people from under-represented backgrounds start their own businesses and nurture fledgling companies.

A total of 42 recipients will share £1.6 million through the Ecosystem Fund, while 20 projects will receive £1.3 million through a new Pre-Start Pathways Fund.

Funding to help women and other priority groups become entrepreneurs and access support and advice forms part of the Scottish Government initiative.

Wellbeing Economy Secretary Neil Gray announced the recipients at the Scottish Black Talent Summit in Edinburgh.

Commenting, MSP for Renfrewshire North and West, Natalie Don, said:

“The Scottish Government understands the various barriers that underrepresented groups face in entrepreneurial participation, which is why it is investing in the Ecosystem Fund and Pre-Start Pathways Fund.

“Both of these initiatives will play a key part in supporting our most underrepresented groups to see their potential and talent, through widening pathways for them to start new thriving businesses.”