Highland Launchpad

Highlands & Islands Enterprise

Information last verified: April 2026

Stage

Idea / pre-product, MVP / early product

Location

Scotland

Equity

No equity taken

Cost

Free

Delivery

In-person

Any sector

Idea / pre-productMVP / early product

Business incubation support for startups in the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Offers workspace, mentoring, and access to HIE grants. Particularly strong for rural and nature-based businesses.

Why this programme

Find customers / partnerships

Links to Highland and Islands Enterprise network of regional businesses and public sector organisations

Build product / validate MVP

Structured incubation with workshops covering business model design, customer discovery and product development

Access to mentors / operators

Local business mentors with Highland and Islands expertise

Raise funding

Access to HIE grant funding for eligible businesses

Community / workspace / ecosystem

Dedicated incubator workspace in the Highlands

Interested in Highland Launchpad?

Head to their website for current cohort dates and how to apply.

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