SHORT COURSES – PROGRAMME DATES

We’re so excited that Good Ideas is back! We’re currently recruiting for our full four-month programme, and we’ve got a Catalyst short course coming up this month for those who are at the very beginning of their Good Ideas journey.

GOOD IDEAS: CATALYST

Do you have a good idea for social or environmental change, but not sure how to get it off the ground? Good Ideas: Catalyst is the perfect entry point for you. This half day workshop will help anyone with a spark of a good idea to work out what the first steps are to creating a feasible social business.

Date: Friday 23 May 2025

Time: 10am – 1pm  

Venue: The Co-Lab at The Melting Pot  

Price: £30 

Sign up to Catalyse your idea alongside our experienced and qualified facilitators and you’ll receive access to:  

  • A 3 hour in-person workshop 
  • A facilitated process using Design Thinking Methodology  
  • Connection with others and the opportunity to build your network  
  • 5 free event passes for events hosted by The Melting Pot  
  • A free day to cowork in our space in the heart of Edinburgh city centre 
  • Tea and coffee included

The learning session includes content on empathy mapping, idea generation, early stage refining of ideas, peer feedback and action planning.  

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