Starter for 6 is a new enterprise-development project, run by NESTA in Scotland. The programme provides business training, support and the opportunity to be considered for grant awards of up to £10,000 to innovative pre-start/early-stage businesses working in the science, technology and/or creative industries.   

Now in the second year, examples of the 62 businesses supported include Ambaba’s re-usable nappies; Scott Garcia Design's contemporary furniture and Ewgeco, an energy-saving home monitoring device. 

Training

Starter for 6 draws on key elements and learning from previous programmes that we've run in Scotland. It will provide you with training and support to help you set up or further develop your fledgling, innovative business. On completion of the training you'll have the opportunity to pitch for up to £10,000 of grant funding.