Are you working on decarbonising heat in buildings in Scotland?Are you looking to grow your business? Join our 3-month accelerator to take your start-up or small business to the next level. Applications open until 7th October 2022, 12 noon.The programme will launch week commencing 24th October 2022. Grow your business. Understand demand. Network with customers, investors, supply chain and distributors. Raise your profile. Identify new opportunities. APPLY What is it? The Scottish Enterprise Green Heat Accelerator is an immersive 3-month programme for ambitious small businesses and start-ups with products and services in low carbon heat, that support the Scottish Government’s Decarbonising Heat in Buildings Strategy and that can help to meet our target of 68% reduction in emissions from building stock by 2030. How does the Accelerator work? The Accelerator will be delivered over 12 weeks, spread over a 15 week period, by Carbon Limiting Technologies on behalf of Scottish Enterprise. To gain maximum benefit from the Accelerator, participants should be decision-makers within your business; different team members may attend sessions relevant to their role. Live online workshops and events (2 per week)Interactive workshops and masterclasses to build leadership and business skills, develop plans and share ideas; Industry and specialist speakers and facilitated discussions to gain insight and find solutions to industry challenges. In-person learning and networking eventsThree events including speakers, site visits, networking and partnership building opportunities. 1:1 Mentoring from industry expertsWe will match you with heat decarbonisation and low carbon innovation experts who will help you develop commercialisation action plans, become investment ready, and facilitate introductions to relevant industry contacts. Themed virtual group mentoring sessions to share relevant experiences and contacts across the cohort. BursaryStipend of £2,000 available to each business to contribute towards costs of participating (subject to attendance). Who can apply? The Accelerator will support up to 15 ambitious businesses enabling the transition to low carbon heat in buildings. Sector We welcome developers, manufacturers, installers and maintainers of low carbon heat technologies, such as heat pumps, thermal storage, heat networks, solar thermal and biomass Associated technologies and key components are also included, for example, insulation and deep retrofit, compressors, sensors, metering and smart controls. Stage, size and locationStart-ups and SMEs (up to 250 staff) already in active operation, with a potential and ambition for growth. Registered or operating in Scotland. Why join the accelerator? CONNECTExpand your network, better engage with customers, distributors and installers. PLANGet clearer on your growth strategy, have a robust action plan to support growth. LEARNGain confidence in your leadership and business skills. Get deep sector insights from industry experts and mentors. APPLY Download the Microsoft Word version of the Accelerator application form Download guidance notes > CONTACT AND ENQUIRIES Email james.ruel@carbonlimitingtechnologies.com | Call 07894 571198 FAQs When will I find out whether my application has been accepted? You will be informed in week commencing 10th October. Who is organising and funding the accelerator? The accelerator is funded by Scottish Enterprise to support the Scottish Government’s Decarbonising Heat in Buildings Strategy and to meet the target of 68% reduction in emissions from building stock by 2030. The accelerator is organised in partnership with CLT. Is there a fee to take part? The accelerator is free to take part in. How much time will I need to dedicate to the programme? About 4 hours a week for 12 weeks spread over a 15 week period. Does the accelerator provide access to funding? Other than a stipend for participating businesses to cover the costs of participating, the accelerator does not provide direct funding; it provides in-kind support. My business operates in Scotland but is registered elsewhere, are we eligible for this programme? Yes, provided you have an operational base in Scotland, employees in Scotland and a material part of your business takes place in Scotland. Where can I get further information? You can email james.ruel@carbonlimitingtechnologies.com or call 07894 571198 I have drafted my answer in Word and it is 500 words long, but the Application form says it is over the word limit, what is wrong? Word and Google Forms calculate word counts differently (for example, “I/we” would be counted as one word by Word but as two or even three words by Google Forms, where the Application Form is hosted). This could push your responses slightly over the Application Form word limit. Please review your applications for those sorts of issues. Video recording of the Application Workshop