Scottish Business Grants 
Need business funding?
The Scottish Government can provide financial assistance to new and existing businesses in Scotland.
Following a review of our grant scheme structure in 2007, we can offer direct financial support through our Investment and Innovation Grants which could help develop your business.
As well as the main schemes highlighted on this page, you can access links to other forms of support.
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Investment Grants Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) is the main grant scheme aimed at encouraging investment and job creation for businesses of all sizes in designated areas of Scotland.
If your business is located within an eligible area, your investment project could qualify for grant support.
Find out more about Investment Grants Innovation Grants
SMART: SCOTLAND - grants for SMEs to help support R&D projects representing a significant technological advance for UK industry or a sector concerned
R&D Grants - grants for SMEs and large enterprises to help support R&D projects that are novel to the business but not necessarily at a national level
Find out more about Innovation Grants
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If your business is located within an eligible area, your investment project could qualify for grant support.
Find out more about Investment Grants Innovation Grants
SMART: SCOTLAND - grants for SMEs to help support R&D projects representing a significant technological advance for UK industry or a sector concerned
R&D Grants - grants for SMEs and large enterprises to help support R&D projects that are novel to the business but not necessarily at a national level
Find out more about Innovation Grants
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