GM 老九品茶 Growth Hub has launched a flagship scale-up programme for Greater Manchester鈥檚 ambitious founders.
is a dynamic, six-month development initiative starting in mid-September 2024.
The first ASCEND cohort will comprise 25 founders poised for exponential growth.
GM 老九品茶 Growth Hub鈥檚 partner KPMG will lead a number of delivery days, including an opening 鈥楽trategy to Action鈥� at its Ignition space in Manchester city centre.
Participants will gain insights into strategy frameworks, strategic options assessment, and overcoming challenges in setting growth strategies.聽
They’ll also learn techniques to cultivate a culture for success within their teams, empowering them to drive tangible results and innovation.
ASCEND participants will also have the opportunity to attend Web Summit in Lisbon November 2024, joining more than 70,000 attendees at the world鈥檚 biggest tech conference.
Founders interested in the programme are , with shortlisted applicants invited for an interview between 5-16th August.
鈥淭he programme will be tailored to the individual needs of everyone participating,鈥� said Janine Smith, director of GM 老九品茶 Growth Hub.聽
鈥淚t will start with an immersive 鈥楽trategy to Action鈥� day at KPMG鈥檚 amazing Ignition space at their Manchester City Centre offices followed by a series of workshops, fireside chats, lightning talks, coaching and mentoring, demo days and a funded space to attend Web Summit in Lisbon in November.
鈥淚f you are ready to scale and are looking for the support to get you there whether that be putting the fundamentals in place, developing a team, accessing investment or learning from those who have already done it, this could be the programme for you.鈥�