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Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.

Visit Scotland

Information and funding opportunities for businesses in the tourism sector in Scotland.

Creative Scotland

Creative Scotland is the public body that supports the arts, screen, and creative industries in Scotland.

SMART: SCOTLAND

The SMART: SCOTLAND grant is one of our research and development (R&D) grants that aims to support high-risk, highly ambitious projects.

Scotland House

Are you a Scottish business looking to expand into London and beyond?

Foundation Scotland

Are you part of a community or project in Scotland that carries out work for good causes and are looking for funding support?

National Lottery Awards For All Scotland

Awards for All Scotland funds a wide range of community projects based in Scotland.

Net Zero Scotland

As part of the global effort to fight the climate emergency, Scotland has set an ambitious target to become 'Net Zero' by 2045.

South of Scotland Enterprise (SOSE)

South of Scotland Enterprise offers various free services supporting businesses across Dumfries & Galloway and the Scottish Borders.

Stonewall Scotland – Inclusive Workplaces

Wherever you are at in your inclusion journey, we have the solution for you. Discover how to attract, retain and nurture the best LGBTQ+ talent.

Supplier Development Programme Scotland

Support for Scottish businesses wanting to tender for contracts.

Home Energy Scotland

Information on how business owners can support their staff to be more energy efficient at home.

Zero Waste Scotland

Support programmes, funding opportunities and advice to help businesses become more sustainable.

NS Design - Scotland

Offers training and consultancy support to businesses in Scotland looking for help with all things digital.

Skills Development Scotland (SDS)

Scotland’s national skills body supporting businesses with skills development.

Scotland Food and Drink

Information and resources for food and drink businesses looking to grow.

Women's Business Centre - Scotland

The Women’s Business Centre is a website designed to share knowledge, practical tips and experiences to help women across Scotland to bring their business ideas to life, or grow their enterprise.

Construction Industry Training Board - (CITB) England, Scotland and Wales

A useful source of support offering training and provide knowledge workshops, set policies and offer guidance to enhance sector performance.

Funding Scotland

Find funding for your charity, community group or social enterprise using this free online search engine.

Investment Fund for Scotland

The Investment Fund for Scotland will deliver a £150 million commitment of new funding to the country.

Business Gateway Scotland

Business Gateway offers free support and guidance to businesses across Scotland.

Find Business Support Scotland

If you are looking for business support and financial services in Scotland, this simple finder tool can help you.

University of West Scotland

Business support services are available from the University of West Scotland.

Business Energy Scotland

This support is funded by the Scottish Government to provide free, impartial support and access to funding to help small and medium-sized enterprises save energy, carbon and money.

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Actionable information, tools and resources

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Hydrogen refuelling comes to Scotland

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UMi Debt Finance Scotland supports growth of Aberdeenshire industrial robotics firm

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Royal Bank of Scotland unveils Scotland’s first female-only crowdfunding programme

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Don’t miss out on Geovation Scotland funding

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Collaboration to launch more Scotland-based scale-ups

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BT launches skills programme for SMEs in Scotland

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Oil company expands with UMi Debt Finance Scotland loan

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Promising future beckons for Northern Powerhouse and Scotland tech companies

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Unicef UK and Entrepreneurial Scotland team up to showcase entrepreneurship as a force for good

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Using space to solve human problems with support from UMi Debt Finance Scotland

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Investment means breakthrough healthy snack now produced in Scotland

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Funding extension for robotics research hub in Scotland

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HOKO Design ambitious after £100,000 UMi Debt Finance Scotland loan

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Glasgow company builds innovative ‘QTV Studios’ with UMi Debt Finance Scotland loan

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Scottish SMEs issued loans totalling over £2m to boost business growth

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Scotland’s life sciences sector on track for £8bn target

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Technology accelerator programme opens for Scottish companies targeting offshore wind success

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Crisp supports sustainability, Scottish farming and craft brewers

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Business and universities partner for Scotland’s growth

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SMEs will drive Scottish life sciences sector success

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Tender win for Scottish solicitors Balfour+Manson   

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First Scottish Rum Festival goes virtual

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Kenoteq set to revolutionise construction industry after securing £1m funding

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CJ Lang plans fleet improvements with HSBC UK support

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