What we do
At Elevator, we are passionate about driving entrepreneurial spirit and transforming futures. As Scotland’s leading social enterprise deliverer of enterprise and business support, we are on a mission to empower individuals, businesses, and communities to reach their full potential.
Our Vision
We believe in a thriving, inclusive society where entrepreneurial ambition knows no bounds. Through our innovative programmes and high-quality services, we help create opportunities, foster innovation, and support growth for individuals and businesses alike.
What We Do
Elevator is renowned for its forward-thinking approach to business support, offering tailored services for both the public and private sectors. Our areas of expertise include:
- Start up Support: for new businesses
- Support for Growth Potential businesses: across rural and urban fringes
- Leadership Development: Cultivating confident, impactful leaders.
- Design-Led Innovation: Inspiring creativity and practical solutions.
- Digital Transformation: Helping businesses harness the power of technology.
- Acceleration & Scale-Up: Supporting businesses at every stage of growth.
- Women’s Enterprise: Empowering female entrepreneurs to thrive.
- Enterprise in Education: Embedding entrepreneurship in the next generation.
- Community Wealth Building: Strengthening local economies through collaboration and adding back value and resources into local communities.
Our Impact
We are proud of the transformational programmes and initiatives we deliver, including:
- The Centre for Entrepreneurship in Dundee: A hub connecting businesses, academia, and Scotland’s vibrant enterprise ecosystem.
- The Elevator Transform Conferences: Annual events that inspire innovation and leadership.
- The Elevator Challenge Weekend: A dynamic bootcamp for emerging entrepreneurs.
- Growth and Accelerator programmes across all industry sectors and regional economies
Our mission is simple: to ignite, nurture, and grow entrepreneurial potential in Scotland and beyond. Whether you’re a start-up founder, a scaling business, an individual looking to transform your future, or an ecosystem partner, Elevator is here to help.
An organisation with a vision
Our vision is clear – it is to ignite, nurture and grow entrepreneurial spirit for a thriving and inclusive society where people are empowered to transform their futures.
Our mission is to drive transformational impact. We join the dots at every step of the entrepreneurial journey. We are agile and innovative and our support enables people to achieve their goals while inspiring the hero within. Our pioneering Elevator re-investment model is advancing the entrepreneurial ecosystem, accelerating the opportunity for a more equal, prosperous and vibrant economy
Our values underpin who we are, what we do and how we do it
Transformative
We change lives!
Ambitious
We are brave!
Driven
We surpass expectations!!
Supportive
We are one team!
Principled
We do the right thing!
senior Management Team
Our senior management team is dedicated to shaping and leading Elevator’s vision while overseeing its execution with passion and precision. As champions of collaboration and innovation, they are always open to meaningful discussions and partnerships that drive entrepreneurial success and positive impact.
Our Partners
Partnerships are at the heart of Elevator’s mission to grow and strengthen the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Scotland and beyond. As a leading social enterprise, we actively encourage collaboration across both the private and public sectors, fostering connections that drive innovation and impact. With a proven track record of delivering successful programmes on behalf of global brands, economic agencies, and both the UK and Scottish governments, we understand that meaningful partnerships are essential for creating opportunities and empowering entrepreneurs to thrive. Together, we can achieve more.
