Elevator is Scotland's leading social enterprise deliverer of enterprise and business support. With a mission to ignite, nurture and grow entrepreneurial spirit, Elevator empowers individuals, businesses and communities to reach their full potential through a wide range of tailored programmes — from start-up support and leadership development to women's enterprise and community wealth building.
A detailed report of Elevator pledges and associated outcomes can be accessed by our pledge partners.
The Open University in Scotland provides supported distance learning to over 19,500 students in Scotland, widening access to higher education.
First Pledged: February 2025
The Ventures Lab
The Ventures Lab supports the creation and growth of impact-led ventures in Scotland and beyond. Run by The Challenges Group, they help purpose-driven founders to validate their ideas, build resilient and investment-ready business models, and scale after investment — providing the flexible, hands-on support that ambitious ventures need to make a lasting difference.
First Pledged: June 2026
CodeBase
CodeBase is an ecosystem builder, building better startup ecosystems. By lowering the barriers to entry for startup founders and accelerating their growth, and providing SMEs with the support they need to scale, we create a healthier, wealthier and more sustainable society. Techscaler is a programme for building, growing and scaling tech startups in Scotland, delivered by CodeBase and funded by The Scottish Government.
