The purpose of the Scottish Business Resilience Centre is to provide business security .services and advice to companies. It works with Police Scotland, the Scottish Government, the Fire and Rescue services along with many private organisations. It works on the premise that ‘prevention is better than the cure’ and it will provide advice and assistance … Read more
Interface is a great organisation which helps to connect entrepreneurs with Scottish Universities and Colleges. It provides funding via Innovation Vouchers to enable that collaboration. Its available to all Scottish SMEs and has various different forms: Standard Innovation Voucher of up to £5,000 for the academics institutions costs. The company contributes the same amount in … Read more
Net Zero Technology Centre (NZTC) runs regular Funding Competitions which have a 6 week application window. The next competition will run in October. It is worth checking the funding page regularly for more information. The projects supported are those which can help with the transition towards NetZero – with an obligation to test / trial … Read more
Analysis Logic delivers technology solutions. We assist our clients to achieve their business objectives through Information Technology. Our independent and neutral experts work closely with you to help you understand the real technology needs and requirements for your organisation. We then create an ICT strategy, devise realistic project plans and manage resources to achieve a … Read more
The UK Government website for Innovation Funding services has a variety of funding opportunities e.g. Smart Grants – closing 25th July 2022, share of £25 million fund My World Collaborative Research & Development – closing 1st June 2022 Knowledge Transfer Partnerships – closing 15th June 2022 Farming Innovation Programme – closing 29th June 2022
Scottish Enterprise changed the R&D support in 2020. This link provides details of the changes as wells as the open Funding Calls. As at May 2022 the open funding calls were: European Space Agency Proposals Knowledge Transfer Partnership Defence & Security Accelerator Energy Market Expert Support: Low Carbon Transport
The mygov.scot site provides links to all the main funding sources for business https://www.mygov.scot/funding-advice-search It’s worth taking a look to see what’s available. There are links to funding opportunities via: Business Gateway Scottish Enterprise Scottish Growth Scheme Scottish Loan Scheme Highlands and Islands Enterprise Skills Development Scotland Enterprise Europe Scotland Interface And many more…………
With modern apprenticeships you can earn while you learn. The apprenticeships.scot contains lots of useful information and advice on all apprenticeships available. A particularly useful feature on the site is the ability to search for companies offering apprenticeships. For example follow the link above and enter software to see all the opportunities related to software … Read more
The Pathfinder programme is a great opportunity for entrepreneurs to get help with their business, and also to network with other like minded people. The most recent cohort is due to start in May 2022, with a deadline of 20th April to apply. If you have missed the current deadline then keep checking the site … Read more
It’s worth checking out the Scottish Enterprise site for details on grants and funding. There is information for start-up funding as well as business grants, and is well worth exploring There is also a searchable funding database