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
A capital investment grant for businesses in Scotland to boost innovation, productivity, and the energy transition.
Research and development grants
If your company is looking to research and develop a new product, process or service – or significantly improve an existing one – Scottish Enterprise's R&D grants can offer a range of support for your project.
BridgeAI
A programme providing funding and support for businesses in priority sectors to adopt AI technologies.
EnTRESS 2 – Environmental Technologies & Resource Efficiency Support Service
Supports SMEs with the adoption of environmental technologies and resource efficiency processes to improve business competitiveness.
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.
Business Growth Fund
Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.
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.
Expression of interest: Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator Provider Pool: late stage
UK registered organisations can apply to join an approved provider pool for the BMC Accelerator Programme. Providers may be called upon over a period of up to three years to support programme delivery, subject to specific themes and requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in Scotland