ScaleUp Ashford

What is ScaleUp Ashford?

ScaleUp Ashford is a one year, 80% funded* programme of support for a maximum of six businesses in Ashford that have the capacity and ambition to grow.

Delivered by the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce and part-funded by Ashford Borough Council, the ScaleUp Ashford programme gives businesses up to 20 hours of one-to-one support and 12 hours of peer networks over a 12-month period.

  • A contribution of £50 per month is payable quarterly in advance.

Eligible businesses will need to be:

  • located in Ashford
  • have been trading for at least 3 years
  • employ approx. 5+ staff
  • have the capacity and ambition to grow

Benefits of joining the ScaleUp programme

Businesses selected to join ScaleUp Ashford receive:

  • The Opportunity to take your business from good to great with the support of an experienced highly successfully growth coach.
  • Unlimited access to a localised team of experts specifically chosen to help you address and overcome the key barriers to growth including international trade, finance, HR, property and legal.
  • Grant funding application support to enable you to access the appropriate local, regional and national government funding schemes.
  • Exclusive membership to a network of like-minded business owners enabling you to share common challenges, best practices and collaboration opportunities.
  • A unique platform to promote, showcase and celebrate your business success locally, regionally and internationally.

ScaleUp Ashford’s success

The previous programme participants benefited from increased growth including:

  • 28.60% average turnover growth
  • £1,795,785 investment generated
  • Created 80 new jobs
afternoon tea at Frasers
Afternoon Tea at Frasers, Egerton

Previous businesses who have successfully been involved in the ScaleUp Ashford programme include: - Frasers,Egerton - Borderpoint Films - Sideways Media

How to apply to ScaleUp Ashford

To find out more about the programme or register your interest, contact a member of the team using the Expression of Interest for ScaleUp Ashford form. Or visit the Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce website.