Business Grants Available in Scotland
Scotland offers extensive business grant funding through Scottish Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise, Business Gateway, and local authorities. Whether you're a startup in Edinburgh, a manufacturer in Glasgow, or a tech company in Aberdeen, there are funding opportunities available to support your growth.
Scottish Enterprise Funding
Scottish Enterprise provides grants for businesses with growth ambitions. Their funding programmes support innovation, research and development, capital investment, and internationalisation. Grants typically range from £5,000 to over £1 million depending on the project scope and impact.
Business Gateway Support
Business Gateway offers free advice and support to startups and small businesses across Scotland. They can help you access local authority grants, connect with funding programmes, and develop your business plan.
Local Council Grants
Scottish local councils including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, and Dundee offer their own business support schemes. These often focus on creating local employment, supporting specific sectors, or regenerating particular areas.
Scotland Business Grants
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Capital grant
The Capital grant provides discretionary grant support for capital expenditure projects that align with Scotland's economic transformation priorities, offering up to 40% of eligible costs for small enterprises (minimum £250,000) and lower percentages for larger firms.
Research and development grants
The R&D grant provides financial support for companies developing new products, processes or services, covering a portion of eligible project costs.
ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom
Support and funding to commercialise space technology for UK‑registered companies, including new or existing companies less than 5 years old with a demonstrable space connection.
Enterprising Ashfield
Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business.
Enterprise programme for young people - UK
The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
DRIVE35 Funding Programme
Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme
Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme
Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme
Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK
Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.
AD:VENTURE
Provides free business development support and guidance.
EnTRESS 2 – Environmental Technologies & Resource Efficiency Support Service
Supports SMEs with the adoption of environmental technologies and resource efficiency processes to improve business competitiveness.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Scotland