SWEF Business Grants

Ongoing

Funding

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Location

Scotland

Applications

Rolling (always open)

Overview

SWEF Business Grants help young people in Scotland grow their businesses. The grants support business ventures that need investment to reach the next level. You can use the money to develop your business idea or expand an existing venture. The funding is available on a rolling basis with no set deadline. Young entrepreneurs who are struggling to invest in their business can apply. The exact funding amounts are not specified. You need to be based in Scotland to be eligible.

Eligibility

Key requirements:

  • Must be a young person
Who is this for?

This grant is for young people in Scotland who run businesses or want to start one. You should be struggling to find investment for your business venture. It suits entrepreneurs who want to take their business to the next level.

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Full details

SWEF Business Grants are available for young people in Scotland who are struggling to invest in their business venture and/or keen to take the business to the next level.

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Last updated: 5 April 2026