Scottish Enterprise Grants
Scottish Enterprise is Scotland's national economic development agency, and its support is targeted rather than open to all. It works with businesses it judges capable of growth, exporting or significant investment, and grant money usually arrives alongside advisory support. The normal route in is a conversation with an account manager.
Scottish Enterprise has 4 open funds listed here, 2 of which accept applications all year.
Checked daily. Last updated 9 November 2026.
No published award history for Scottish Enterprise. Some funders do not publish their grants data.
What Scottish Enterprise funds
Counted across the 4 open funds on this page.
No deadline listed
Check the funder's current application window before you apply.
Research and Development grants
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise funds research and development projects at companies based in, or planning to locate in, Scotland in the area it serves. SMEs working independently may receive 35% to 50% of eligible project costs. Large companies may receive 25% to 40%. The minimum grant considered is £250,000, and projects should represent at least £1 million of company spend. There is no deadline on the funder's website. Applicants start by sending an enquiry form to enquiries@scotent.co.uk. The project must be new for your company, such as a new product, process or service, or a significant improvement to an existing one. It can run independently, with a commercial partner or in a collaboration. Consortiums of two to six companies can also be supported. Funding is discretionary, so meeting every criterion does not guarantee an award. Winners must meet Fair Work and net zero criteria, including paying the Real Living Wage. Some or all of the grant may be repayable. Projects in the Highlands and Islands or the South of Scotland should contact their local enterprise agency first.
Capital grant
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise's capital grant helps with the costs of a capital expenditure project. It is a discretionary grant that aims to encourage capital investment and wage growth in Scotland's economy. The funder wants to back projects that support the energy transition, scale up Scotland's innovation strengths in high-growth industries such as life sciences, quantum, FinTech and space, or drive capital investment that boosts productivity. The minimum grant considered is £250,000. The share of eligible costs you can get depends on the size of your business: up to 40% for a small enterprise, up to 30% for a medium enterprise and up to 20% for a large enterprise. The actual award may be lower, because it depends on how much your project needs and the benefits it will deliver. Scottish Enterprise is looking for projects that represent at least £1 million of company spend. In some circumstances, some or all of the grant may be repayable. Your business does not need to be based in Scotland, but the project must take place there. Projects should usually last between 6 and 36 months. Companies that receive funding must meet the Scottish Government's Fair Work and net zero criteria, including paying at least the real Living Wage. To start, complete an enquiry form and email it to enquiries@scotent.co.uk. One important caveat: meeting every requirement does not guarantee funding. Scottish Enterprise only backs the projects it judges to have the strongest impact. It will not fund a project your company is already committed to, or one that would go ahead anyway. Official source: https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/how-we-can-help/funding-and-grants/business-grants-and-funding-calls/capital-grant. Last checked by GrantMatch on 16 October 2026.
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Frequently asked questions about Scottish Enterprise funding
How many Scottish Enterprise grants are open right now?+
4 grants from Scottish Enterprise are open on GrantMatch today, of which 2 have no fixed deadline. The list is checked daily.
When is the next Scottish Enterprise deadline?+
The nearest deadline is 28 January 2027. Always check the funder's own page for the final date before applying.
How do I apply for Scottish Enterprise funding?+
Each grant on this page links to the Scottish Enterprise application page for that fund. Read the funder's own eligibility criteria before you start, since terms differ between funds.