Grand Scale
@TheGrandScale
Empowering ambitious research and tech-based companies to commercialise, launch, accelerate growth and secure investment.
We’ve just wrapped up Grand Scale Net Zero Ignite — an 8-week programme helping researchers explore how to take their innovations to market through #spinouts, licensing & collaboration. 🔬💼 A huge thanks to our inspiring participants, alumni & partners who made it so special!


📍Kicked off Module 1 of the #GrandScaleNetZeroIgnite programme last week — welcoming 8 brilliant pre-spinout teams from @QUBelfast into the next phase of their commercialisation journey. Excited to support researchers driving a #NetZero future! 🌍💚 @QUB_Innovation @QubisLtd

Yesterday we kicked off the in-person launch of the Grand Scale Net Zero Ignite programme with @QUB_Innovation! 🚀 8 top pre-spinout teams. 8 weeks. 1 goal: turning breakthrough research into real-world #NetZero impact. 🌱🌍 Let’s go! 💡#Innovation #Sustainability @QubisLtd




The Grand Scale Kickstart Programme is helping #Spinouts & #Startups turn ambition into action! Here’s what a recent cohort achieved: ✅ 100% engaging new customers 🌍 80% expanded internationally 📈 Sales & marketing skills up 129% Learn more ⏩linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

🛠️ Founders — wondering how #AI can help with early-stage marketing? We’ve pulled together a quick guide (+ a free cheat sheet) exploring practical ways tools like ChatGPT can support #B2BStartup growth — from research to communication. Access here ➡️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0lY3dD0

↘️ The @OECD has released a powerful new diagnostic tool to assess national entrepreneurial ecosystems! In our latest blog, we’ve unpacked how the UK & Ireland perform, with both showing real strengths as well as clear areas for improvement. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0lPV5T0



📈 Setting #SalesTargets is only half the challenge. Knowing how many prospects you need to reach to hit them is just as critical! Dive into our blog for a practical approach to defining both — grounded in your market size and team capacity. eu1.hubs.ly/H0lLnqd0
📣 We’re proud to announce that we're now signatories of the Charter for Inclusive Entrepreneurship! By joining this initiative, we stand alongside others striving to ensure that the opportunity to start & grow a business is open to everyone, everywhere. eu1.hubs.ly/H0lfkSb0


🎓 Yesterday marked the final online session of our Grand Scale #NetZero Ignite programme, proudly supported by Queen's University Belfast! 📌 Next stop: our in-person final session next week! We can’t wait to see everyone there and wrap up in style! 👏


What does it take to engage investors & secure funding? 💸 In our latest session, our #NetZero Ignite innovators explored this & gained insights on the #Investment ecosystem, investor engagement & #Funding strategies. 🌍⚡ We’re excited to bring it all together next week!

📌 This week in Grand Scale #NetZero Ignite, we introduced the 6 key route to market options and took a deeper dive into our 7-step #GoToMarket strategy framework! 👉 Just like in our methodology graphic — this module is where design meets execution. #Commercialisation #Startup

💡 This week on #NetZeroIgnite we explored the key elements of a strong commercial strategy — how they connect & why starting with purpose matters. Big thanks to Dan Stewart of @VIRIDICO2 for also joining us for an inspiring fireside chat (and congrats on the latest raise!) 👏

🌱 Another insightful day with our Grand Scale #NetZero Ignite cohort! In our latest session, teams dove deep into the building blocks of business model development & early-stage innovation. Thanks to the cohort for bringing curiosity, focus, and great energy to the session! 🙌

📣 Sales & marketing can feel like guesswork - until it doesn’t. Recent Kickstart participants reported a 141% boost in confidence in building their strategy! When you know what you're doing, growth gets a whole lot simpler. 🔗 Learn more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jFdF80

📢Huge congratulations to our client @frontierspace21 Technologies on launching their first #Biotech hardware into space in collaboration with @AtmosSpaceCargo, aboard SpaceX’s Bandwagon-3 mission. 🌍 Read more here: 📌bit.ly/42D1Mwh Image Credits: SpaceX, BBC



🧭 Clear strategy drives growth! Founders in a recent Kickstart cohort reported a 102% boost in their ability to develop a #GotoMarket strategy. This is real, actionable change. Built for B2B tech teams ready to scale with clarity & confidence. Read more: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jmB170

💡 Technical leadership isn’t just about tech When teams understand how their work drives business success, they can strategise smarter, prioritise better & deliver real results. 📤 ✅ That’s exactly what the Grand Scale Kickstart programme helps with: eu1.hubs.ly/H0jbxkl0


📌 Did you know that 45% of past clients surveyed have rated generating #Sales traction as either "difficult" or "excruciating"? If you're facing the same struggle, join our FREE Webinar & learn proven strategies to build momentum & drive growth. 👉 eu1.hubs.ly/H0j8dQF0

🎤 Catch our Cofounder & CMO, Roisin Garland, at BelTech 2025! We’re excited to be joining the line-up at Northern Ireland’s leading tech conference to explore how technology is driving growth, innovation & real-world impact in businesses. 🔗 Learn more: beltech.co

⚠️ Are #Sales a business priority for this year? Join our FREE Sales Traction Webinar & get the strategies you need to accelerate growth! You’ll also receive an Implementation Resource Pack with templates to apply what you’ve learned immediately! 🛠️ eu1.hubs.ly/H0j1xwK0