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Scottish Enterprise R&D Grant

Scottish Enterprise R&D Grant

Funds Scottish firms through Scottish Enterprise grants to develop new products, processes, and services.

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Scottish Enterprise awards discretionary R&D grants on a rolling basis to companies based in or relocating to its area, which covers central and southern Scotland. The programme supports projects developing new or significantly improved products, processes, or services, and aligns with three Scottish economic transformation priorities: Energy Transition (clean energy leadership and supply chain sc…

R&D funding for Scottish businesses developing new or significantly improved products, processes, or services aligned with energy transition, innovation scaling, or productivity investment.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.scottish-enterprise.com