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Business Support for Scotland

A directory of public-sector business support options in Scotland.

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Business Support for Scotland is a directory bringing together grants, loans, funding, advice and other support offered by over 100 Scottish public-sector organisations.

It is for businesses in Scotland of all sizes and sectors, from start-ups and sole traders to large enterprises. It also includes support for social enterprises.

Available options can include funding, grants, loans, advice, cons…

The directory covers grants, loans, funding, advice and other support available to businesses in Scotland. Support options include funding, grants, loans, advice, consultancy, networking opportunities, training, webinars and more. The selection changes regularly as new services are launched and old ones removed.

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.—
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 27 Aug 2026Funder reference: business-support-for-scotlandSource: www.find-government-grants.service.gov.uk