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Scottish Enterprise SMART:SCOTLAND Grant

SMART: SCOTLAND

Funds Scottish SMEs conducting high-risk feasibility studies to prove out novel technologies through Scottish Enterprise R&D grants.

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Scottish Enterprise runs the SMART: SCOTLAND grant — a non-dilutive feasibility grant for small and medium-sized businesses based in Scotland. It sits within Scottish Enterprise's broader R&D grants portfolio and is specifically designed for the highest-risk early-stage technology projects that require structured feasibility work before they can proceed to development. The grant is currently on ho…

Feasibility studies for high-risk, ambitious technology projects in energy transition, space, industrial biotech, life sciences, fintech, quantum, photonics, and semiconductors.

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.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.6–18 months
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.30%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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