Support for ambitious business leaders to scale internationally, strengthen leadership capability, and build global growth networks.
Applications will close at midday on Monday 7 September 2026.
Who it is for
Businesses should
- have the ambition to grow and scale their successful business to the next stage
- ideally, be an established business with £500K+ annual turnover with a minimum of three employees
- be based in or have a presence in the North West region (Donegal County Council or Derry City and Strabane District Council area)
Support you can get
The Lead2Grow leadership and scaling programme is delivered in partnership with Babson College Boston, USA and takes place from Monday 9 to Wednesday 11 November 2026.
The programme combines executive education with one-to-one mentoring to help leaders strengthen strategic decision-making, identify new growth opportunities, enhance leadership capability, refine market expansion strategies, and build the confidence and networks needed to accelerate international business growth.
Each participating company will leave with a clearer vision for scale, practical tools for implementation, and a customised growth plan to support long-term competitiveness and resilience.
Participants will get
- 90-minute virtual pre-arrival session.
- Two half-day Babson faculty-led workshops.
- Dedicated growth planning sessions.
- Two hours of one-to-one coaching per participating company.
- Peer learning and collaboration with fellow business leaders.
- Babson Executive Education Certificate upon completion.
- Customised growth plan.
Funding
Companies can claim up to a maximum of £2,500/ €2,750, based on a 50% company contribution.
The following expenses are eligible
- Flights Up to 50% of economy fare costs.
- Hotel accommodation Up to 50% of the total cost.
- Travel insurance and sickness Not eligible. Participants are strongly advised to arrange adequate travel and health insurance independently.
- ESTA fee Eligible for reimbursement.
- Ground transportation Reasonable costs such as Uber or airport transfers.
- Food and beverage Reasonable expenses supported by receipts. Alcohol is not reimbursable.
This programme is delivered in partnership with Babson College Business School, Derry City and Strabane District Council, Donegal County Council, The Local Enterprise Office Donegal, and Alpha Innovation. In conjunction with and supported by The Executive Office and the Government of Ireland.
Support organisers
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
Next Steps
on the Ireland Northwest website
Published
15 July 2026
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