A programme delivered by Together Reaching Higher CIC
Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab (EPL)
Inclusive entrepreneurship support for underrepresented founders including (ethnic minority, refugee, New Scott & migrant).
EPL is a practical business lab helping entrepreneurs to start and grow sustainable businesses in Scotland.
Training Mentoring & Incubation
Showing how participants work together in the Lab through practical sessions, mentoring, and group-based learning.
6-Month Program
Training Mentoring & Incubation
Glasgow, Scottalnd, UK
About the Programme
Creating clear pathways into entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab is designed for individuals who want to start or grow a business but face barriers to accessing traditional enterprise support.
Participants work practically in the Lab through group-based activities, collaborative problem-solving, and hands-on sessions that reflect real business situations, alongside tailored guidance and mentoring.
“Turning ideas into viable businesses.”
- Practical business and enterprise skills
- One-to-one mentoring and coaching
- Financial, legal, and digital guidance
- Support tailored to individual needs
Programme in Action
See Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab in Action
The programme is designed to be hands-on, supportive, and rooted in real business challenges.
Learning, mentoring, and building in practice.
The Programme Journey
How Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab Works
Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab provides a practical, structured journey from early ideas to business readiness and progression.
Recruit & Assess
Outreach, onboarding, and individual assessments to understand each participant’s goals, needs, and starting point.
Individual Growth Planning
Medical & Health
Enterprise Bootcamp
Structured workshops covering business models, finance, legal basics, branding, and digital tools.
Core Business Skills
GrowLab Incubator
Ongoing mentoring, practical group work, and access to co-working and support sessions.
Mentoring & Practice
Showcase & Next Steps
Preparation for launch, funding routes, and connections to long-term enterprise support.
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Progression & Sustainability
What the Lab Covers
Business Foundations
Business ideas, models, planning, Registration, Legal Structure & Compliance
Financial Literacy & Funding
Pricing, Budgeting & Cashflow. Essentials. Money Management Systems and Budgeting Tools ......................................................... Funding Your Business: Grants, Loans, and Private Investment
Digital Skills & Branding.
Marketing, storytelling, digital tools and digital Commerce for business.
Peer Learning & Mentoring
Group-based learning, shared problem-solving, and one-to-one support.
Why This Programme Matters
Removing barriers and creating access to entrepreneurship
Many aspiring entrepreneurs face barriers to accessing traditional enterprise support, including limited networks, lack of local knowledge, and reduced confidence navigating business systems.
Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab exists to bridge this gap by providing accessible, community-led, and practical support that enables underrepresented founders to explore entrepreneurship with confidence.
Success Stories from
Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab
Real journeys from ideas to action
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2025-26
From Idea to Business Direction
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Programme Participant · Women-led business.
By working in a supportive group environment, this participant strengthened their confidence, learned from peers, and developed practical problem-solving skills.
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2025-26
Preparing for Launch & Progression
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Programme Participant · New Scot
The programme supported this participant to prepare for showcasing their idea, explore progression routes, and connect with further enterprise support.
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2025-26
Building Confidence Through Peer Learning
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Programme Participant · Early-stage founder
Through the Lab, this participant clarified their business idea, developed a basic business model, and gained the confidence to take next steps.
What participants say about their experience in the Lab
Testimonials
Early-Stage Founder
I have attended the Entrepreneur Pathway Lab (11 workshops ) at Together Reaching Higher organisation. The useful information shared in these 11 workshops were incredibly valuable. The content was so fresh and useful that I feel I need to review everything again to fully learn every detail. It was a perfect start for my business journey. I am so glad that we will have David and Colin as our mentors for the next two months. I really look forward to this period and hope to learn as much as possible from their experience and guidance during the mentoring sessions. Many Thanks to Colin, David, Dr Radia and Dr Yasir for this high-quality bootcamp! I really appreciate your great efforts and continued support.
Programme Participant
Word of moth is more credible, people believe and trust it. Therefore, I would like to say that I benefited from the workshop by adding more information, for Ex in marketing, developing financial plan that enables me to manage the business well.
Programme Participant
Very informative workshop, detailed subjects and great support. Provide good Business Marital. Supportive Advice to start New Business.
Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab Participant
This workshop not only helps to start my business but also to boost my knowledge about all we needs to maintain our business. It is truly emphasise that with TRH you definitely reach higher Hats off ☺
Programme Participant
Having been able to attend this workshop is really a big help not only with the knowledge shared every session, but building my confidence to really “PURSUE MY DREAM” not only to have my own business but to my personal self development. Very helpful and supportive mentors/advisers ? (hats off ☺) Thank you so much !!!
Take the next step with
Entrepreneurs pathway lab
Support for individuals, Communities and organizations
Funders & Partners
Entrepreneurs Pathways Lab is funded by Inspiring Scotland and the Scottish Government through the Ecosystem Pathways Fund.
