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Investment grants
Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) is an investment grant scheme for businesses in designated areas of Scotland.
Business of all sizes can apply, whether they are Scottish-owned or headquartered outside Scotland. If your business is located within an assisted area, you could qualify for funding towards an investment project which will create or safeguard jobs in the business.
Find out more about Regional Selective Assistance grants on the Scottish Business Grants website
Innovation grants
Research and development of new technology and the commercialisation of innovative new products and services is a priority for Scottish industry. Funding for research and development and innovation is available from a variety of organisations. These range from traditional sources such as banks and venture capitalists to special public/private partnership funds which provide grants.
We can help you find the right kind of funding for your products or research projects.
We can also provide practical help when it comes to submitting applications for funding and give advice on how to grow your business and commercialise products.
(Please note that not all grants are available in the defence sector.)
Find out more about grants to support research and development and new product development
Turn research into business
The Proof of Concept Programme provides financial support for researchers in Scotland's universities, colleges and research institutes. It provides funding to support academics and researchers who have research that may become a viable business idea, but which needs development.
Find out more about the Proof of Concept Programme
Business Gateway
Business Gateway offers advice on possible sources of funding for new and growing businesses in Scotland.
Search the grants and support directory on the Business Gateway website