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WHAT IS THE

ENTREPRENEURS’

PROGRAMME?

WHAT IS GROWTH

SERVICES? The Entrepreneurs’ Programme offers easy-to-access

advice, assistance and support to start-up and small
Growth Services is one of a range of services available through the and medium enterprises to help them become more
Entrepreneurs’ Programme. A Growth Services engagement will
enable your business to identify and capitalise on growth opportunities self-reliant, competitive and growth focussed.
more rapidly, easily, and capably, with less risk. The engagement will
help your business build the capacity to accelerate growth.
We provide businesses who have a growth opportunity with access
to experienced growth advisers who will work with them to develop It provides businesses with tailored advice, connections and
their unique growth plan. Advisers will mentor the business through networking opportunities for growth and improvement, access
the implementation of their plan, facilitating access to knowledge and to new domestic and international markets, and assistance to
expertise, research, funding and other assistance. capitalise on opportunities.

The programme uses experienced advisers and facilitators
drawn from industry to ensure businesses get the advice
and support needed to improve their competiveness and
productivity, and to maximise their growth potential. Practical
support for businesses, researchers and entrepreneurs includes:
advice from people with relevant private sector experience,
co-funded grants to commercialise novel intellectual property
in the form of new products, processes and services, funding
and assistance to take advantage of growth opportunities, and
connections and collaboration opportunities.

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