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Outer Hebrides Youth Enterprise Programme (OHYEP)

The Outer Hebrides Youth Enterprise Programme (OHYEP) is financed by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and administered by Comhairle nan Eilean Siar’s Business Gateway Service. It is open to business owners in the Outer Hebrides aged 18-40 and aims to help them become the best entrepreneur they can be through access to mentoring support, resources and funding.

Objectives and Assistance

The Youth Enterprise Programme can include access to the following:

  • 1-to-1 adviser support;
  • Aftercare and mentoring support;
  • Revenue grant of up to £3,000 (at a maximum of 75%);
  • 1-to-1 specialist support, including digital;
  • Free accounting software, including training (depending on package);
  • Business skills webinars;
  • Access to other financial support and programmes.

The support is primarily targeted at key sectors, though it is open to businesses in all sectors (excluding visitor accommodation).  Applicants are normally required to sign up to the aftercare programme.