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Supporting Scotland's Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

If you are seeking to support entrepreneurs or startups in Scotland, this is your opportunity to secure funding to develop or scale impactful initiatives.

Applications closed at 5pm on the 25th August 2025

About The Fund

View the webinar we held recently to provide information about the fund.


Administered by inspirent on behalf of the Scottish Government.

What is the Pathways Fund?

The Pathways Fund, administered by inspirent on behalf of the Scottish Government, provides grants of up to £150,000 to organisations that are widening access to entrepreneurship to under-represented and under-supported groups and communities in Scotland.

Funding is available to support projects that:

  • Expand access to entrepreneurship for women and under-represented or under-supported groups and communities.
  • Deliver skills development, mentorship, networking and collaboration for female entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs from under-represented groups.
  • Promote entrepreneurship as a tool to tackle economic inactivity

Who Can Apply?

The Fund welcomes applications from a diverse range of participants. Eligible applicants include:

  • Ecosystem builders such as incubators, accelerators & community groups
  • Universities, colleges & education providers
  • Established businesses and private organisations
  • Industry associations, third-sector organisations and non-profits
  • Private organisations
  • Un-constituted groups or individuals
  • Business Gateway Economic Development Teams

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