Attract investment

Various grants and funding options are available to businesses of all sizes for research and development, co-investment and technological innovations.

  • Get ready to attract investment

    Ensure your company is financially ready for future investment. Talk to our specialist team for advice on the right funding options.

  • Scottish Venture Fund

    Flexible equity gap fund that invests alongside private sector investors. Investment deal is brought to Scottish Investment Bank by investor and investment decision is made by SIB.

  • Biomedical Catalyst funding competition

    Apply for a share of up to £10 million to develop innovative ideas that will help solve healthcare challenges.

  • Scottish Co-investment Fund

    Addresses finance gaps alongside accredited co-investment partners. The investment decision is made by the accredited investment partner and brought to Scottish Investment Bank.

  • Renewable Energy Investment Fund

    Loans, equity and guarantees for commercial and community projects across Scotland.

  • Scottish-European Growth Co-Investment Programme

    This programme is aimed at companies looking for larger amounts of investment (typically above £2 million). It is supported by the European Investment Fund and the Scottish Growth Scheme.

  • Fund R&D projects and feasibility studies

    SMART: SCOTLAND provides grants for small businesses to work on new projects. Can cover up to 70% of the costs.

  • Finance your research

    Big or small, your business could be eligible for an R&D grant to develop new products, prototypes or processes.

  • Regional Selective Assistance (RSA)

    Funding for investment projects that will create or safeguard jobs in Scotland