The I-SEE Inclusive Business Support Expo 2025 is your opportunity to connect with business support providers who are committed to building an entrepreneurial ecosystem that works for everyone in Scotland.

This event welcomes aspiring and established entrepreneurs from under-served communities in Scotland — including female, Black, Asian, European, refugee, migrant, all minority ethnicities, LGBTQ+, young, disabled, and anyone who has ever felt labelled, excluded, or overlooked.

At our expo, you can:

Discover funding, mentoring, training, and networking opportunities.
Meet providers ready to listen, learn, and act on your feedback.

Theme

“Co-define, co-design, and co-deliver inclusive enterprise support” Shape how inclusive enterprise support is designed and delivered in Scotland.

This isn’t just about learning what’s already available — it’s about co-defining, co-designing, and co-delivering business support that truly works for you.

Because real change happens when entrepreneurs and support providers work together to close the gaps.

Programme

12:00 PM – 4:30 PM – Open Exhibition

Explore, connect, and be heard:

At your own pace, visit stands from Inclusive Scottish Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Business Support (I-SEE Business Support) partners.
Share your ideas, experiences, and challenges — and help shape the future of inclusive enterprise support.
Enjoy light snacks and drinks at the refreshment station (available all day).

Exhibiting business partners include:
City of Edinburgh Council, Business Gateway, Scottish Government, Scottish Enterprise, The Melting Pot, Scottish Edge, Data Kirk, The Challenges Group, Dechomai Limited, Scottish Asian Business Association, British Business Bank, Federation of Small Business (FSB) Scotland, First Port, Barclays Eagle Labs, Creative Edinburgh, Community Lab, Capital City Partners, Community Enterprise in Scotland (CEIS), Edinburgh Innovations, and more.

Why Attend?

Learn about business support tailored to diverse entrepreneurs.
Share your insights to influence policy and programme design.
Act with others to create an inclusive entrepreneurial Scotland.