Grants
Investment grants
Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) is the main investment grant scheme for businesses in designated areas of Scotland.
Business of all sizes can apply, whether they are Scottish-owned or 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 grants to support your investment plans
Innovation grants
Research and development of new technology and the commercialisation of innovative new products and services is a priority for the Scottish energy sector. Funding for research and development and innovation is available from a variety of organisations. These range from traditional sources such as banks and venture capital to special public/private partnership funds which provide grants.
We can help to 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.
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.