The Academy
The Academy is a unique, market-focused, and commercially orientated training programme that helps Scottish food and drink producers
Seeding Growth
Preparing you for your growth journey
Preparing you for your growth journey
Please note - Applications for upcoming programmes with The Academy are currently closed. If you have any questions, please contact the-academy@foodanddrink.scot
Seeding Growth is aimed at early-stage producers or individuals who are looking to grow beyond their local market. This programme focusses on how to build your brand and create a competitive business.
Seeding Growth will help you:
Our personalised approach means you will be matched to an industry expert mentor best suited to your needs. Along with workshops, your mentor will work with you to develop a clear action plan for you to focus on with the tools and templates required to develop your business plan and identify areas that need focus.
Duration: 3 months
Programme Delivery: 6 modules of live, online, collaborative half-day workshops and one-to one support sessions
"The programme was a fantastic insight into the growth stages of business that are really relevant to where our business journey is now. I feel I have grown in confidence and business acumen from attending the course and feel better equipped to plan the next stage of our Bothy growth. Thank you!" - Kim Cameron, Gin Bothy Ltd.
Seeding Growth will harness the power of collaborative group learning, allowing you to build a strong network of likeminded businesses, sharing experience and guidance whilst learning from our industry experts and gaining access to a suite of practical tools and templates. You will also benefit from flexible one-to-one support throughout the duration of the programme.
Business planning guidance, channel dynamics in retail and foodservice markets, customer research, supply chain strategies, marketing positioning, budgeting and effective selling techniques are just some of the skills you will come away with.
Looking for a more detailed programme overview? Email us to find out more.
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Scotland Food & Drink member fee |
Scotland Food & Drink Partnership member fee* |
Standard fee |
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Small (turnover<£1M) |
£250 |
£750 |
£1,000 |
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Medium (turnover £1M - £5M) |
£350 |
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Large (turnover >£5M) |
£500 |
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Cost is for one delegate. Excludes VAT.
*Scotland Food & Drink Partnership members receive a 25% discount on the Standard Fee
If you have any questions on The Academy, please contact: the-academy@foodanddrink.scot
Find out more about other programmes within The Academy
The Academy is a unique, market-focused, and commercially orientated training programme that helps Scottish food and drink producers
Accelerating Growth is for producers who are already trading with a multiple account and seeking to take their business to the next level.
Commercial Excellence is for well established, highly ambitious producers looking for significant growth in national UK markets.