SNP Perth & Kinross

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 The First Minister’s Start Up Challenge | Applications Open

Delivered by the Scottish Government in partnership with the The King’s Trust and Dechomai, this six-month programme is designed for ambitious 18–30 year olds in Scotland who are ready to build something from the ground up.

Participants receive structured support through an entrepreneurial apprenticeship, weekly masterclasses, and practical experience, alongside funding at each stage: £500 to explore your idea, £5,000 to get it off the ground, and £30,000 for the strongest business at the end.

If you know someone who fits the bill, point them towards the full details and application at

https://www.dechomai.co.uk/

Deadline to apply: 24 June 2026