The Royal Academy of Engineering, sponsored through the Enterprise Hub, invites applications for its small- and medium-sized enterprises leaders programme. This supports leaders of high growth engineering SMEs with the aim of supporting the pursuit of excellence in engineering. The development of leadership will be supported through the following four main channels:

•training courses and executive education through the provision of a grant;

•master classes and workshops delivered by senior business leaders;

•provision of an experienced personal mentor;

•access to the London office and meeting space;

•hub membership.

Applicants must be leaders of engineering SME companies based in the UK and registered with Companies House. Applicants are expected to take part in events on completion of the programme.

Grants are worth between £10,000 to £15,000 towards the cost of training courses and executive education.