There are a variety of sources of financial and other support for life sciences companies in Scotland. Our life sciences team can provide expert guidance on the type of support best suited to your business.
General funding
Find information on generic funding and grants available for Scottish businesses, including:
- Innovation and research and development (R&D) grants, including SMART: SCOTLAND and our R&D grant
- Grants for investment projects: Regional Selective Assistance (RSA)
- Scottish Investment Bank's equity and loan fund portfolio, which includes the Scottish Seed Fund, Scottish Co-investment Fund, Scottish Venture Fund and Scottish Loan Fund
- Other sources of general funding
Fund your business section
Funding for Translational Research
Grants to support commercially viable translational research projects (up to and including early phase clinical trials) are available to both research organisations and companies.
For research organisations, the Proof of Concept Programme can provide funding and support to turn your ideas into a global business.
For companies, Innovation and R&D grants can provide funding for innovative business ideas.