Company Growth Workstream

Workstream aims:  

The Company Growth workstream is dedicated to supporting businesses in scaling, increasing competitiveness, and driving sustainable economic impact.  

In the short term, the focus is on accelerating business growth by providing tailored support, equipping leaders with the skills to navigate scaling challenges, and creating opportunities for collaboration and innovation.  

Over the midterm, the aim is to enhance market readiness by refining product-market fit, go-to-market strategies, and commercialisation efforts.  

In the long term, businesses will be supported in accessing international markets through trade missions, export guidance, and strategic partnerships, alongside initiatives to improve access to investment and funding opportunities. 

Workstream action plan:  

To achieve these goals, the workstream will begin by:

• Mapping existing regional support and identifying gaps that need to be addressed. This will lead to measurable outcomes, such as an increased number of scaleups successfully moving beyond start-up status, improved access to finance through investment and grants, and business growth reflected in higher revenue, expanded markets, and customer acquisition.
• Leadership development will be strengthened through mentoring and peer networks, while enhanced collaboration will see more businesses engaging in joint projects, supply chain integration, and R&D initiatives.
• By supporting market expansion, businesses will gain a greater presence in domestic and international markets, alongside improved talent attraction and retention.
• Practical activities and deliverables will include encouraging organisations to participate in existing growth support programmes such as workshops, accelerators, and mentoring schemes.  
• Investor engagement activities like pitch events and funding clinics will connect businesses with financial opportunities, while business development support will provide toolkits and advisory sessions on scaling strategies.  
• Leadership and talent development initiatives will include training courses and networking events.  
• Collaboration platforms such as industry roundtables will help drive innovation, and a growth metrics dashboard will track progress, investment secured, and market expansion trends. 

Why sign up to workstream?  

Businesses engaging with the workstream will gain access to expert guidance from industry leaders, practical workshops, and funding opportunities to support their growth. The networking element offers valuable connections with peers, investors, and potential partners, creating new collaboration and business development opportunities.  

Increased visibility within the tech ecosystem will help businesses raise their profiles through speaking engagements and market expansion support. Participants will also have the opportunity to shape industry policy, contribute to initiatives that address growth challenges, and engage with academia to influence talent pipelines. 

Ultimately, involvement in this workstream leads to tangible business benefits, including accelerated revenue growth, better access to skilled professionals, and a competitive advantage through industry insights and connections. By being part of this initiative, businesses can position themselves as key players in the regional tech ecosystem, ensuring they remain at the forefront of industry developments while securing the resources and support necessary for sustainable growth. 

  

Workstream leaders:

For more information, please email taycitiesdigital@abertay.ac.uk