Supporting the next generation of Gaelic entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurship has the power to creat opportunities, strengthen communities and bring new ideas to life. Tòisich has been created to help Gaelic speakers explore entrepreneurship in a supportive, inclusive and culturally connected environment.
Whether you’re taking your first steps towards entrepreneurship, developing an early-stage idea or simply curious about what’s possible, Tòisich provides practical experiences, expert guidance and meaningful connections to help participants build confidence and realise their potential.
By bringing together aspiring entrepreneurs, experienced business leaders and organisations from across Scotland, the programme aims to create a lasting community where ideas can grow, collaborations can flourish and new opportunities can emerge.
Delivered in Partnership
Tòisich – The Gaelic entrepreneur programme is delivered by Elevator in partnership with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig and is supported through The Ecosystem Fund.
Together, we are creating new pathways into entrepreneurship for Gaelic speakers by providing accessible opportunities to explore ideas, build confidence, develop skills and connect with Scotland’s wider business support community.
Programme Details
Applications now open.
- Designed for: Gaelic speakers interested in entrepreneurship
- Delivered by: Elevator in partnership with Sabhal Mòr Ostaig UHI
- Supported through: The Ecosystem Fund
- Opportunities include: Ideation sessions, founder gathering, startup accelerator and ongoing founder network
- Practical learning: Workshops, mentoring, networking and expert guidance
- Build confidence: Explore ideas in a supportive and culturally connected environment
- Course cost: Fully funded
- Places: Limited – early registration is encouraged
What You’ll Gain
Every entrepreneur starts somewhere.
Tòisich has been created to help Gaelic speakers explore entrepreneurship in a supportive environment where ideas can develop, confidence can grow and lasting connections can be made.
Is Tòisich right for you?
You don’t need an established business or a fully developed idea to take part.
Tòisich is designed for Gaelic speakers who are curious about entrepreneurship and want to explore new opportunities in a supportive and collaborative environment.
The programme may be right for you if you are:
- A Gaelic speaker with an idea you’d like to explore
- Interested in starting your own business
- A Sabhal Mòr Ostaig student or graduate
- Looking to build confidence and entrepreneurial skills
- Interested in meeting like-minded people
- Curious about where entrepreneurship could take you
Whether you’re taking your very first step or developing an early-stage idea, Tòisich provides a welcoming space to learn, connect and grow.
The Tòisich Journey
One programme. Multiple Communities.
Tòisich has been designed as a connected entrepreneurial journey, allowing participants to engage at different stages depending on where they are in their entrepreneurial development. While each stage can be experienced as a standalone opportunity, together they create a pathway that supports aspiring Gaelic entrepreneurs from their first ideas through to becoming part of a lasting entrepreneurial community.
Register Now
Begin your entrepreneurial journey today.
Whether you’re exploring an idea for the first time or looking to take the next step, Tòisich has been created to help Gaelic speakers build confidence, develop entrepreneurial skills and connect with a supportive community.
If you are ready to discover where your ideas could take you, we’d love to hear from you.