Other funding and support

You can find information about funding and other resources from a range of sources.

Business Gateway

Business Gateway provides one-to-one business advice and support for start-ups and growing businesses.

Scottish Development International is committed to helping businesses invest in Scotland and make the most of the country’s vast potential.
SDI’s Inward Investor Support Team provides ongoing support for inward investing companies after the initial decision is made.

The UK Trade & Investment website is provided by the Government and offers free information to help you do business internationally.

The Renewable Energy Centre
Provides grant Information and other funding sources.
Carbon Trust
Helps business and the public sector cut carbon emissions, and supports the development of low carbon technologies.
Energy Saving Trust
Aims is to cut emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) by promoting the sustainable and efficient use of energy.
Big lottery fund
Big Lottery Fund is responsible for giving out half the money for good causes raised by the National Lottery.
Shell springboard
For small businesses with big ideas on climate change.
Low carbon buildings
Provides grants for microgeneration technologies to householders, community organisations, schools, the public and not for profit sector and private businesses.
Enhanced capital allowances
Enables businesses to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on their spending on qualifying plant and machinery.
Energy EU
Europe's designation of choice for anything related to Energy.