About the Project

 RYE Connect is a 3 year programme delivered by project partners in Finland, Greenland and Northern Ireland and a wider Associate Network spanning the Northern Periphery and Arctic (NPA) region.

The programme aims to support young talent and encourage them to think and act innovatively helping those to set up a new business, entrepreneurs who have an existing business who wish to grow their business through export opportunities and those who are facing difficulties within their existing business who require support and guidance to turn their business around.

Programme participants will become members of a RYE Connect Entrepreneur network.  

Membership is FREE and benefits include:

 

  • Access to the RYE Connect Online Platform
  • Access to a package of workshops
  • Quarterly newsletter with inspiring case studies and Programme updates
  • Access to a network of associates and potential investors
  • Opportunity to networks within potential new markets

 

The practical tools and methods being developed and rolled out, are based on the knowledge and experience which evolved from the former RYE pilot project. In the pilot project the focus was on creating a ‘Pre-Start’ programme, and with RYE Connect we will now enhance the scope with programmes for ‘Start’, ‘Growth’ and ‘Reboot’. A new set of training and online resources are currently being developed that will support young entrepreneurs at a number of key stages: -

 

Pre-Start

Pre-start business training + online support. Takes any young person with little or no previous business knowledge through what it takes to start a business, and helps to build confidence and a winning idea.

Start

Start phase training + online support. Helps a young person learn how to get their business idea off the ground. Business resources, profiles and fact sheets made available. Insights from experienced business people will help to avoid pitfalls.

Growth

Growth phase training + online support. Helps young entrepreneurs already running a business explore opportunities for growth. Helps taking the first steps towards upscaling and trading outside home country.

Reboot

Reboot is a supportive path for a struggling business. Promotes greater understanding of current situation and supports the young entrepreneur to plan a course of corrective action.