Shell LiveWIRE Scotland

Scale your company’s impact with a funded growth programme for energy transition-focused business leaders ready to unlock their full potential.

Growing a business takes more than ambition - it takes focus, support, and the right strategy. Shell LiveWire champions entrepreneurs and business leaders making a positive contribution to the energy transition, who are ready to take bold steps towards sustainable, long-term success.

Whether you’re building a team, entering new markets, or simply looking for time and headspace to think strategically, this programme is for Scotland-based SMEs with growth potential and leadership commitment. If you’re ready to step back, zoom out, and scale with purpose - start your application now.

Why apply?

Your business can’t grow if you don’t.

Too many business leaders get stuck in the business, without the time or clarity to work on it. Shell LiveWire helps you change that - giving you space, expert support, and strategic tools to lead with confidence and scale sustainably.

Over the previous two cohorts:

Participants grew turnover by an average of 34%
Over 50 new jobs were created
83% secured new contracts or growth opportunities

This is growth that sticks - built around your business, your ambitions, and your leadership.

The programme is all about you and your business

What you’ll get

A fully funded, high-impact programme designed to support your business growth.

Strategic onboarding to define your growth goals
3 residentials focused on innovation, leadership, and scaling
4 themed away days with expert masterclasses and a pitch event
Online content library and live info sessions
1:1 coaching (3 hrs) and up to 6 hrs mentoring
Peer networking and alumni community
Ongoing programme support and personalised guidance
A chance to enter and win funding through the global Shell LiveWire Top Ten Innovators competition

Note: Each business can enrol up to two participants. Consistent attendance is expected; proxies allowed only if essential.

Lead with clarity, grow with confidence

We’ll give you the tools, support, and headspace to step back from the day-to-day - and lead your business forward with purpose.

Connect with fellow entrepreneurs who get it

Unlock the value of peer-to-peer learning - share insights, discuss your hurdles and move forward faster with the support of your cohort.

If you have any questions about applying to Shell LiveWire, please contact Sireen – sireen@elevatoruk.com

Be inspired by the UK’s brightest business minds

Access practical, tailored guidance from expert mentors and facilitators who believe in your vision - and know how to help you realise it.

Who should apply?

Take your business to the next level - with expert support, fresh thinking, and a powerful peer network.

Shell LiveWire is built for leaders who are ready to overcome real business challenges and unlock growth. If you’re facing a hurdle that’s holding your company back - whether strategic, operational, or market-driven - this programme is designed to help you see it clearly and tackle it creatively.

We’re looking for ambitious founders, co-founders, directors, and senior decision-makers who are:

Open to challenge and new perspectives
Willing to fully engage with mentors, facilitators, and peers
Driven by growth, innovation, and positive impact

Eligibility Criteria

Your business should:

Be based in Scotland
Have been operating for 2+ years
Employ between 2 and 149 people
Be generating revenue with a clear ambition to grow
Be making a positive contribution to the energy transition (whether through your model, products, or impact)

Participants must be key decision-makers - founders or senior leaders - with the authority and commitment to implement change, and the availability to engage fully with the programme.