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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.

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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.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.16 weeks
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: scottishedge.com