Research and Development
Support for R&D projects is available on a discretionary basis at:
- A maximum of 35% of the eligible project costs for grants to SMEs up to £40,000
- A Maximum of 25% of the eligible project costs for grants to SMEs above £40,000 and for all grants to large companies
- The actual percentage offered will be at the discretion of Scottish Enterprise following their appraisal of the level of support needed
- Grants above £40,000 must demonstrate a positive impact on R&D jobs in Scotland
Projects will typically be between 6 and 36 months duration.
If your application is successful you will have to enter into a formal legal contract with Scottish Enterprise and be willing, if required, to discuss the wider development of your business, as well as detailed monitoring of your R&D project and the associated financial claims.
Grants are typically paid quarterly in arrears based upon evidence of actual expenditure incurred. Grants to SMEs may involve European funding – we will tell you in any offer letter whether this is the case.