Young EDGE — Round 27
Supports Scottish companies led by young directors through a grant-only path in the Young EDGE category for early business development.
Young EDGE is a dedicated award within Scotland's EDGE funding competition targeting early-stage Scottish companies where every company director is aged between 18 and 30. The award is grant-only — no loan is attached — with a maximum prize of £15,000. Non-executive directors and investors are excluded from the age eligibility check, meaning only active executive directors must satisfy the under-3…
Grant-only awards of up to £15,000 for Scottish early-stage companies where every director is aged 18 to 30, with no loan component.
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