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The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group

The Ventures Lab by Challenges Group is a non-profit initiative in Scotland that supports impact-focused ventures by providing tailored business development services. It aims to help businesses create sustainable solutions to global challenges.

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Pre Seed, Seed
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Social
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European Union, United Kingdom
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The Ventures Lab is Scotland's dedicated impact venture builder, part of The Challenges Group. It supports founders from early idea validation through investment readiness and post-investment growth, emphasizing a balance of people, planet, profit, and long-term prosperity. The organization is committed to fostering a wellbeing economy by empowering social enterprises and purpose-led businesses.

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The Ventures Lab provides a range of support services for new enterprises, including assistance with accessing finance, knowledge sharing, market awareness, business model innovation, and commercialization. It aims to support up to 10 deep dives in 2024 and up to 30 annually by 2028, with a commitment to directly invest in a minimum of five ventures each year for the next five years.

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The Ventures Lab offers tailored support to help participants refine their business models, validate market potential, and secure investment. Participants can access up to £100,000 in investment through the Dundee Accelerator program.

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Q: What is the Dundee Accelerator? A: It is designed for innovators and venture teams based in Dundee, offering tailored support. Q: How much investment can participants access? A: Up to £100,000. Q: What stages of ventures do you support? A: We support ventures from emerging ideas to more established businesses.

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