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The SaltireFoundation exists exclusively to promote excellence in Scottish business by investing in a new generation of up-and-coming entrepreneurs, giving them unparalleled opportunities to develop their skills.

We invest in highly talented individuals to assure the continuing success and prosperity of Scottish trade and industry.

Browse through our press releases to find out more about our organisation and the work we do to secure Scotland’s place as a significant player in international commerce.

2012 Fellow Holds YOU-OLO Reception at Scottish Parliament
Date: 21 May 2013
On the 21st of May YOU-OLO.com, a Scottish based global non-profit organisation was introduced to a diverse range of organisations that make up the Scottish business community at the Scottish Parliament buildings.
Saltire Foundation Masterclass: The Journey to Silicon Valley
Date: 16 May 2013
Last week (8th May) the Saltire Foundation hosted their first Masterclass with GlobalScots at the Abode Hotel in Glasgow.
Jay Rao: Let’s Talk Entrepreneurship
Date: 16 May 2013
On the 15th of May Saltire Fellow Alumni past, present and future were joined by Friends of the Foundation at a networking lunch event with Dr Jay Rao from Babson College in Boston.
Professor Pete Downes joins Saltire Foundation Board of Trustees
Date: 14 May 2013
The Saltire Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of new Trustee, Professor Pete Downes, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Dundee.
2012 Fellow helps Tog Studio empower Edinburgh charity to build outdoor pavilion
Date: 13 May 2013
Tog Studio recently collaborated with the Salvation Army (TSA) to build a ‘sitooterie’ (Scots slang for an outdoor seating area) with the service users of the TSA LifeHouse in Edinburgh.
2013 Fellowship Funding Opportunities – Apply Now
Date: 13 May 2013
The Saltire Foundation is currently in the middle of recruiting their next Fellowship cohort for the programme due to launch in September 2013.
Success at Second Fellowship Assessment Centre
Date: 01 May 2013
Yesterday (30th April) we held our second assessment centre for the recruitment of our 2013 cohort of Fellows in Edinburgh.
Saltire Scholar Officially Joins the Cash for Kids Board of Trustees
Date: 26 Apr 2013
2012 Saltire Scholar, Jordan Spittal, is officially joining the board of trustees at Radio Clyde Cash for Kids alongside Sir Tom Hunter and Lord Jack McConnell.
Masterclass with GlobalScot Kim Perdikou, Executive Vice President, Juniper Networks
Date: 26 Apr 2013
We are delighted to announce we will be hosting our next Masterclass in Glasgow on the 8th of May in conjunction with GlobalScot.
The Saltire Fellowship Programme Could Change Your Life
Date: 25 Apr 2013
If you have been inspired by The Entrepreneurs and E-Spark and think the Babson experience could be for you take some time to find more out about the programme.
The 2012 Saltire Fellows Graduate
Date: 22 Apr 2013
Saturday 20th April, 2013 – The Lighthouse, Glasgow provided the backdrop for the Saltire Fellowship graduation. Family and friends joined the graduating class to celebrate their achievements.
Saltire Foundation in Silicon Valley
Date: 17 Apr 2013
Two weeks the Saltire Foundation was privileged to host a dinner in the Silicon Valley for a selection of business leaders from the San Francisco area, including influential connections from technology, life sciences and the Venture Capital community
Our Thoughts Are With The Boston Community
Date: 16 Apr 2013
The Saltire Foundation would like to express our shock and profound sadness following yesterday’s events in Boston.
2012 Fellows Host Speed Recruitment Event
Date: 10 Apr 2013
The Fellows were joined by some very interesting business leaders from a variety of sectors within the growth areas of central Scotland for their speed recruitment event.
Third Project List Released to Potential Scholars
Date: 09 Apr 2013
Yesterday our third project list was released to prospective 2013 Scholars with placement opportunities both abroad and within Scotland.
Saltire Foundation Patron Faces Tough Test in Next Challenge
Date: 04 Apr 2013
In just over 2 months Mark Beaumont, former Saltire Scholar, Saltire Foundation Patron and world record breaking cyclist will face one of the biggest challenges of his life to support the 2013 STV Appeal.
Saltire Fellow, Iain McDougall, Secures $2million Funding for Taragenyx
Date: 26 Mar 2013
The 2010 Fellow's company announced today that it has successfully closed $2.0 million (£1.3 million) in seed financing.
Second Project List Released to Potential Scholars
Date: 21 Mar 2013
Scholars get to pick from a wide range of exciting internship opportunities with companies around the globe.
2012 Fellow Craig Chatwin Launches Start-Up after Competition Success
Date: 12 Mar 2013
Craig Chatwin is inspired by his time and success at Babson to launch his own business.
Saltire Fellow Amina Nabi Named Scottish Asian Woman of the Year
Date: 11 Mar 2013
2011 Fellow Amina Nabi wins the headline award at last weeks SAW Awards in Glasgow.
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