Energy funding

Wave and tidal energy: research, development and demonstration support 2

Wave and tidal energy: research, development and demonstration support 2 (WATERS2) is a funding call supporting the development of very low cost-of-energy wave and tidal devices.

Offshore Wind Project Funding Call

This research and development funding call offers funding ideas that could reduce the cost of producing energy from offshore wind.

The National Renewables Infrastructure Fund

The National Renewables Infrastructure Fund (N-RIF) has been established to support the development of port and near-port manufacturing locations for offshore wind turbines and related developments including test and demonstration activity, with the overall aim of stimulating an offshore wind supply chain in Scotland. 

This fund is in addition to Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) and other funding that will be available for companies creating new jobs in this industry in Scotland.

Prototyping for Offshore Wind Energy Renewables Scotland (POWERS)

Prototyping for Offshore Wind Energy Renewables Scotland (POWERS) is a fund open to Offshore Wind turbine manufacturers, and offers funding to support costs associated with the full scale production of next generation wind turbine prototypes in Scotland.

Other sources of energy funding

There are a number of other funds and organisations which support the development of companies and projects within the Scottish energy sector

Cross sector funding

We can help you find cross sector funding and grants available for your business, including innovation and research and development grants, grants for investment projects such as Regional Selective Assistance, and the Scottish Investment Bank.