State Aid notification

Most of the assistance given to businesses by Scottish Enterprise is covered by European State Aid rules and as such we are required to publish our own State Aid schemes. These provide the basis for assistance offered by Scottish Enterprise through a range of products and services. Assistance is discretionary, based on the merits of the proposed project, and an assessment of need which is subject to rigorous due diligence appraisal.

Current Schemes 2014 - 2020

• Scottish Enterprise Regional Airports, Maritime Ports and Inland Ports Aid Scheme 2017 – 2020 (PDF, 132kB)
• Scottish Enterprise culture, heritage and sport infrastructure scheme - 2014 to 2020 (PDF, 168kB)
• Scottish Enterprise environmental protection scheme - 2014 to 2020 (PDF, 395kB)
• Scottish Enterprise research, development, and innovation scheme - 2014 to 2020 (PDF, 286kB)
• Scottish Enterprise regional and SME investment aid scheme - 2014 to 2020 (PDF, 219kB)
• Scottish Enterprise SME aid scheme - 2014 to 2020 (PDF, 130kB)
• Scottish Enterprise training,disadvantaged workers and workers with disabilities scheme (PDF, 288kB) 

Previous Schemes 2014 - 2018

• Scottish Enterprise regional and SME investment aid scheme - 2014 to 2018 (PDF, 246kB)

Previous Schemes 2008 - 2014

• Scottish Enterprise Business Support Scheme 2009 - 2013 (Word, 74 kB)
• Scottish Property Support Scheme (Word, 134 kB)
• Scottish Enterprise Training Scheme 2009 - 2013 (Word, 46 kB)
• Scottish Research and Development and Innovation Scheme (PDF, 872kB)
• Scottish Enterprise Aid for Environmental Protection Scheme 2012 - 2013 (PDF, 256kB)
• Regional Selective Assistance - Scotland (PDF, 105 kB)
• Scottish Enterprise technical feasibility study scheme - 2014 (PDF, 60.9kB)
• Investment support for SMEs (PDF, 93 kB)

The State Aid Unit

The State Aid Unit, part of the Enterprise, Energy and Tourism Directorate of the Scottish Government, aims to assist those involved in approving or granting public funding within State aid rules. They provide support and advice to:

• Answer questions regarding State Aid
• Advise on the most appropriate scheme for the aid to be granted
• Work with you to develop new schemes for notification to the European Commission
• Liaise with Department for Business, Enterprise and Regulatory Reform (BERR) State Aid Branch and the UK Permanent Representation (UKRep) at the European Commission on State Aid issues in Scotland

The State Aid Unit website