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Grants

Scottish Enterprise Research and Development (R&D) grants

Status

Open continuously

No deadline — apply whenever you are ready.

Always open
Amount
£250,000

The minimum grant considered is £250,000. SMEs working independently may receive a grant covering between 35% and 50% of eligible project costs; large companies working independently between 25% and 40%. Consortiums of 2-6 companies may receive slightly higher rates in certain circumstances. Projects should represent at least £1 million of company spend.

You must co-fund 50%. Work out the cash you need

Funder

Scottish Enterprise

public · regional

Deadline: Open all year — No fixed deadline; enquiries assessed on an ongoing basis.

Your odds
Not published

This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.

Effort
major

Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.

You fund 50% yourself.

Who can apply

Business must be based in, or planning to locate in, Scotland in the area served by Scottish Enterprise. Project must represent a significant innovation for the company and could not proceed (or would be significantly delayed or reduced) without the funding. Sole traders and charities are ineligible, as are companies relying primarily on third parties for the R&D or that have already started work. Note: the separate SMART: SCOTLAND grant scheme is currently on hold.

How to apply

  1. Download and complete the enquiry form. — link
  2. Send the completed form to enquiries@scotent.co.uk.
  3. Receive feedback and, if appropriate, meet an appraisal specialist.
  4. Progress through the formal application process.

What you will need

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/how-we-can-help/funding-and-grants/business-grants-and-funding-calls/research-and-development-grants

"Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) working independently on innovative projects may receive a grant to cover between 35% and 50% of their eligible project costs. ... The minimum grant considered is £250,000."

Verified on 14 August 2026

Source: www.scottish-enterprise.com

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