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InCube, part of Invest in Renfrewshire growth program, revitalizes Paisley. Offers free startup space, coaching, branding support, access to funding, and more. InCube Shop supports local entrepreneurs and 10 guest traders. Future plans include a retail academy and fostering design enterprise.
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Who Are We? • Launched June 2015 • Part of Invest in Renfrewshire’s growth programme • Contributes to the regeneration of Paisley & supports the Paisley 2021 City of culture bid • Aims to bring new people, retail ideas & online traders to Paisley & have a positive impact on local economy
What do we offer? • Free start-up space in Paisley town centre with access to video conferencing, meeting rooms & full office facilities • A business accelerator programme • 1 – 1 coaching & mentoring • Specialist support to develop e-commerce & online trading platforms • Support with branding, website management & social media • InCube Inspirers • Opportunity to trade within InCube Shop • Access to funding • 1 year membership of Renfrewshire Chamber of Commerce
InCube Shop • Opened November 2015 • Currently supports 7 x InCubees + 10 Guest traders • Guest trading programme • Will shortly become a retail academy supporting up to 50 unemployed people each year • Events - bloggers, bridal, home styling, pop-ups
What’s Next? • Group 2 start July – product & jewellery designers • Further groups start late 2016 • Working with MAKLab & others to establish “maker spaces” & propel growth of a creative sector • Work with FE & HE sectors to create an entrepreneurial pipeline • Establish Renfrewshire as a centre of excellence for design enterprise