The EBS Global Incubator

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Turn your startup into a scalable business.

Welcome to the Global Incubator at Edinburgh Business School at Heriot-Watt University.

We exist to unlock entrepreneurial potential across the globe.

The EBS Incubator supports entrepreneurial teams through a four-month fellowship programme designed to build the capability, confidence, and connections required to develop successful ventures. Through venture workshops, capability development, knowledge exchange projects, executive mentorship, and enterprise advisory support , we aim to incubate 100 startup teams annually.

Meet the Incubator team

Assistant Professor Tom Pfefferkorn

Director of the Global Incubator

Danielle Moran

Incubator Manager (Edinburgh)

Huma Imdad

Incubator Manager (Dubai)

Our expertise

100+

Startups since 2018

+£347k

In grants and prizes

80%

Trading after 3+ years

Ventures from our community

Find out about more about businesses from the EBS Global Incubator.

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Ready to scale?

Join a community of ambitious founders and gain the expertise, support and connections needed to take your venture to the next stage of growth.

Apply now