CREATING PATHWAYS
TO GROWTH & OPPORTUNITIES

MyEdinburgh connects members with mentors, networks, and initiatives,
unlocking skills, creating opportunities and driving impact.

MENTORING.
SUPPORTING OUR COLLABORATIONS

Mentoring Support

MyEdinburgh works in partnership with The Royal Company of Merchants of the City of Edinburgh (RCOM), who deliver and manage a highly regarded Mentoring Scheme. Anyone with an existing business or a strong business idea who is looking to grow, develop, or refine their offer is free to apply.
 
Participants receive one-to-one mentoring over several months from trained mentors within RCOM’s network, all of whom are experienced business professionals and entrepreneurs.
 
Mentors provide practical, tailored support across a wide range of areas, including business planning, marketing, intellectual property, finance and investment, and overall best practice. 
 
For further information please get in touch.
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IMPACT.
TURNING COLLABORATION INTO ACTION

While the core mission of MyEdinburgh is to build a collaborative network and deliver our mission of helping everyone in Edinburgh to thrive, we need more than membership, we need action. We need collaboration.

Our Impact Pyramid helps turn bold ideas into action, starting with the solid basis of the experienced mentors who can support the growth of those creating the collective initiatives that will help shape Edinburgh’s future.

MENTORING:
Our mentors provide a solid foundation working with our members who are actively trying to make a difference to the lives of the people in Edinburgh. They are experienced professionals who volunteer to offer business and strategic guidance, support and encouragement, and access to wider networks to help find solutions.

COLLABORATIVES:
Big ideas need diverse voices. We support members to lead themed working groups that bring like-minded people together to explore challenges affecting Edinburgh, share knowledge and tools, co-design solutions and pilot new approaches.

INITIATIVES:
When great ideas show potential, we help them grow. Initiatives are long-term projects powered by our membership community. Some of our current focus areas include intergenerational collaboration, grassroots community spaces collaboration, and green spaces.

IMPACT PYRAMID

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WANT TO PARTNER OR PILOT AN IDEA WITH US?
PLEASE GET IN TOUCH.