Mentor for entrepreneurs
Are you the CEO of an innovative startup? The right mentor can give you access to expertise and networks, helping you build a stronger foundation for success.
You will receive 30 hours of one-to-one mentoring.

Type of service
Grants
Target audience
Innovative start-ups
Application deadline
Ongoing
Innovative start-ups that qualify for a Startup grant or innovation loan from us. Your company must recognise the value of working with an external mentor and act on their advice.
- We cover the cost of 30 hours of mentoring. The grant excludes VAT.
- The mentor will provide strategic guidance and one-to-one support for the CEO over a period of 2–6 months. The maximum project period is 9 months.
Otherwise:
- The mentor must not take on operational tasks for the company.
- The grant does not cover travel expenses or travel time.
- You apply for a mentor at the same time as your company applies to us for a startup grant or loan.
- We will offer your company a mentor, and you must accept the offer by the deadline stated in the offer letter. If you do not accept by the deadline, we will cancel the offer without further notice.
- You do not need to find a mentor yourself. Connect Vest will assess your needs and match you with a suitable mentor.
- You must contact Connect Vest directly when we offer you a mentor.
- You and the mentor enter into an agreement. We are not a party to the agreement.
- The mentor invoices your company. You submit a request for payment via My page/Online banking and upload the invoice as supporting documentation. You must request payment by the deadline stated in the offer letter. Otherwise, we will cancel the grant.