We stimulate economic growth and improve the business environment for life sciences companies across Scotland. We provide many services to help ambitious businesses too. Read on to find out more about the ways in which we might be able to help you. If you need further information on any area of our business, please get in touch.  

Innovation advice, support and funding

• Innovation Support Service – A free advisory service to help all businesses explore new ideas.
• SMART: SCOTLAND – Feasibility study or prototype funding for new products or processes.
• R&D Grant – Industrial research or experimental development funding.
• Business IT Review – Free impartial technical advice from our IT specialists.
• Innovation Vouchers – Up to £5,000 towards collaborative projects between businesses and universities.

Business investment and funding

• Scottish Investment Bank – A range of investment products including Scottish Seed Fund, Scottish Co-investment Fund, Scottish Venture Fund, Scottish Loan Fund.
• Regional Selective Assistance – A discretionary grant for companies creating or safeguarding jobs in Scotland.

Manufacturing support, training and events

• Scottish Manufacturing Advisory Service – Expert advice, one-to-one support, training and events for manufacturing firms.

Business growth advice

• Account Management Programme – One-to-one advice and ongoing support from our industry experts.

Recruitment & training

• Flexible Training Opportunities – Businesses with up to 150 employees can apply for up to £5,000 towards employee training costs.
• Talent Scotland – A talent portal advertising the latest jobs, employers and information on relocating to Scotland.

International development and market opportunities

• Scottish Development International – Detailed information and advice on expanding into overseas markets.
• Smart Exporter – Resource to help companies develop their exporting knowledge.
• Global Scot– A worldwide network of Scottish business people who can offer practical, professional advice.
• Enterprise Europe Scotland - Information, guidance and support for companies doing business in Europe.

Market intelligence

• Free Research Service – Identify opportunities, target new markets and find new customers or suppliers.
• Free Foresighting Reports – Find out about emerging global opportunities in our foresighting reports.

Business locations

• Edinburgh BioQuarter – A premier location and office space for life science companies.

Networking and partnership opportunities

• Life Sciences Scotland Source Book – Details of over 640 organisations in the Scottish life science industry.
• Events in Scotland – Workshops and events in Scotland covering a broad range of topics.

Get in touch

If you would like to talk to us about how we can work with you, please call us on 0845 607 8787 or email lifesciences@scotent.co.uk