Inverclyde Council new business start-up grant - commercial premises
Inverclyde Council
What it funds
Inverclyde Council offers a grant to businesses that are starting to trade from commercial premises in the area. The grant will provide up to £2,000 to help cover the start-up costs of the business. The grant will be paid into your business bank account after you submit evidence that your business is trading. You will need to meet with a business adviser from Business Gateway Inverclyde before you can apply. To apply, you'll submit: a business plan a one-year cashflow projection evidence of your
Who can apply
Businesses that are starting to trade from commercial premises in Inverclyde, or have started trading there in the last 6 months.
Last checked against the official source: 3 Jul 2026. Scheme parameters are set by the funder and can change — verify before applying, or let us do it for you.
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