Scotland is known for business innovation and ideation, but there's a challenge we can't ignore: a scarcity of entrepreneurially-minded people who can propel businesses, and subsequently, our economy and society forward.
These are people who embody growth, resilience, confidence, ambition, humility, empathy and curiosity - they recognise opportunities and execute them. It's a style of leadership - not just about creating companies.
As a charitable foundation, our mission is to identify people with the potential of thinking this way. We nurture their belief and connect them to opportunities and other leaders who can help them succeed.
Impacting the growth of a business can take an entire career. To accelerate this journey, we concentrate on two pivotal stages that create the most impact: empowering young people in the very early stages of their careers, and accelerating leaders already on the journey.
Our flagship Saltire Scholar Programme seeks out high-potential students from all universities in Scotland, putting them on a transformational development journey that includes a fully funded internship. By working on real commercial projects, students are empowered to realise their capability to impact growth in the future. The programme marks them out as the future leaders of business in Scotland.
If you lie awake at night thinking about the growth of the business you are in, then the membership is for you. It is designed for business leaders at the helm, actively driving their businesses forward.
Leaders learn best from other leaders, but where do you go to find them? Our curated cohorts foster deep and meaningful connections with like-minded peers and more senior leaders, creating opportunities for sharing, support and mentorship, all whilst opening a world of connections to accelerate growth.
As Saltire Scholars and Members evolve into transformational leaders, they give back by becoming hosts, donors, volunteers, and mentors. This fosters a movement of entrepreneurially-minded leaders committed to driving positive change in Scotland. It's a virtuous cycle. Our job is to keep that cycle moving.
The Saltire Scholar Programme is Entrepreneurial Scotland's flagship programme designed to find, grow and connect students with the ambition and potential of becoming future leaders for Scotland.
Host companies partner with us because we have a robust selection process that identifies individuals who are consistently cited as the top talent within Scottish universities. Discover the benefits of hosting a Saltire Scholar...
A membership for ambitious and driven leaders focussed on growing and expanding the business they lead
As a charity, to deliver on our bold ambition, we rely on the generosity of remarkable people like you especially our donors, sponsors, hosts and speakers. You can play a vital role in building Scotland's entrepreneurial future.
Becoming a donor means that you will unlock the potential of those who can make the biggest impact on Scotland's future. As a charity we rely on the generosity of visionary individuals, trusts and organisations like you.
David Paterson, Vice President Decarbonisation, Carbon Advisory at Wood emphasises the need for intrapreneurs who can inspire action and lead the vision for decarbonisation.
Judy Wagner, Co-founder of FWB Park Brown, reflects on 30 years of executive recruitment and shares insights on exemplary leadership.
Having created a 'digital breathalyser to detect illegal downloaded content, Cyacomb is now a major supplier of devices to police and intelligence agencies around the world. CEO Ian Stevenson shares their story.
