Scale UK Connect
Helping ambitious UK businesses unlock their next stage of growth.
Scale UK Connect is a free, government-backed programme being piloted to help ambitious, high-growth UK businesses unlock their next stage of growth.
Through tailored support, international visits to priority markets, peer-learning, investor connections and more, Scale UK Connect builds the skills and networks you need to scale.

Register your interest in Scale UK Connect
Turn your ambition into growth
The programme is free to join, but spaces are limited. Check the eligibility criteria and apply today.
Take your business further
Scale UK Connect brings together the expertise, connections and opportunities your business needs to turn ambition into growth.
Reach new markets
Build powerful partnerships
Access funding opportunities
Grow your network
Support you will receive
Your business has unique ambitions and challenges. Scale UK Connect combines tailored guidance, expert support and opportunities to connect with the people who can help you progress.
Support available on the programme includes:
- a business diagnostic and tailored growth plan
- access to specialist expertise
- workshops, events and peer learning with other scale-up leaders
- introductions to investors, potential customers, corporate partners and business networks
- opportunities to explore international markets through targeted visits
- support to strengthen leadership capability and investment readiness
Check your eligibility
Scale UK Connect is designed for high-growth businesses that are at a specific stage of growth. The programme is ideal for businesses operating across the Industrial Strategyopens www.gov.uk in a new tab growth-driving sectors.
To take part, your business needs to meet the programme’s eligibility and selection criteria, including:
- be registered and based in the UK
- have an annual turnover and/or investment of at least £2 million
- employ at least 10 people, including founders
- have ambitions to scale or expand internationally
How to register your interest
There is a simple three-step process to join the programme. It takes minutes to start and could change your trajectory.
Tell us about your business
Complete the registration form with key details about your business, its ambitions and the support you are looking for.
We review your information
Your submission will be assessed against the programme’s confirmed eligibility and selection criteria.
Find out what happens next
The programme team will contact you about the outcome and any next steps.
Unlock your next stage of growth
Register for Scale UK Connect today and discover how the programme could help your business reach new markets, make valuable connections and build for long-term growth.
The programme is free to join, but spaces are limited. Check the eligibility criteria and apply today.
Before registering, please note that this programme is delivered by London & Partners on behalf of the Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. London & Partners will collect your data as part of the registration process. Read the privacy notice for further details.
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