Do you want to make more of your content on tablets, smartphones and other new platforms? Find out more about our Digital Innovation service.

It’s an important time for content businesses. Smart phones, e-readers, tablets, IPTV, ‘YouView’ and ‘Google TV’ all provide opportunities to distribute content in unique ways. Many publishers, games companies, TV production companies and music labels are looking at ways to enrich their traditional content offering and are coming up with ideas for new interactive formats that could bring in additional revenues.

Innovation can be risky and challenging. Are you ready?

"We have a great idea, but what if it doesn’t work? Can we afford to make the investment? Will our customers pay for this?" These are all understandable concerns but don’t let it stop you. If you have a great idea and the impetus to make a big impact in the digital space, we can offer expert advice, market insight and support. 

How we can help

Our Digital Innovation service can offer one-to-one advice and, in the most innovative and commercially viable cases, 50% matched funds of eligible costs to help you develop new products or services and take them to market. We’ll also consider providing financial support for things like market research, feasibility studies or preparing for market launch.

The service will help you:

• Evaluate your ideas and analyse potential markets
• Signpost sources of funding for high-risk and speculative projects
• Prepare your ideas for regulation and protection
• Develop new approaches and improve your productivity

Who’s eligible?

All Scottish based businesses with a digital media innovation project.

Businesses in the Highlands and Islands should visit the Highlands and Islands website.

To be considered, you should:

• Demonstrate that you have an innovative idea based on a digital product, service or business process
• Show potential to change your industry and achieve significant business growth as a result
• Promise to improve your market share and enter new markets

How to apply

Download and complete the Digital Innovation service application form* then email it to us at digitalinnovation@scotent.co.uk

Your details will be passed onto an innovation specialist who will arrange to meet you in person. Together, you’ll have an in-depth discussion about your project and determine how Scottish Enterprise can help you.

Want to talk it over first?

Call us on 0845 607 8787 and ask about the Digital Innovation service.

 

*The initial application stage is a project planning and advisory service, not a grant assessment exercise.

*If we are unable to provide you with the support you require - our advisors will signpost you to other support opportunities.