SAC Consulting, SRUC and Queen Margaret University are collaborating again to deliver THRIVE 2024 – a programme for budding food & drink and rural entrepreneurs. Innovative micro and SME businesses are key to growing Scotland’s food & drink industry and THRIVE helps to create resilient start-up food & drink businesses that, right from the start, have a long-term view.
The 2024 programme runs from September to November and comprises two fully interactive one-day workshops and six webinars. Registration is now open (follow the Eventbrite link below) and will close on 23 August 2024.
| Date | Time | Event |
| 28/08/2024 | 7pm-8:30pm | Webinar:
Investment & Funding Opportunities for Scottish Food & Drink Businesses |
| 04/09/2024 | 7pm-8:30pm | Webinar: Crafting Your Perfect Pitch |
| 11/09/2024 | 7pm-8:30pm | Webinar: Co-packing vs Self-manufacturing
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| 21/09/2024 | 9:15am-4pm | Day 1: Business Skills (online) |
| 25/09/2024 | 7pm-8:30pm | Webinar:
Sustainable Marketing Strategies |
| 02/10/2024 | 7pm-8:30pm | Webinar: Practical Packaging Solutions |
| 09/10/2024 | 7pm-8:30pm | Webinar:
Legislation for Food Manufacturing and Foodservice in Scotland |
| 02/11/2024 | 9am-4pm | Day 2: Product Development (in-person) |
| 06/11/2024 | 6pm – 8pm | Practice Pitching Session Drop-in |
| 12/11/2024 | 7pm – 9pm | Pitching Opportunity |
More details of the full programme can be found here: THRIVE 2024 Full Programme.
To apply for the programme please follow the link to the Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/thrive-2024