Research and development grants
Scottish EnterpriseScotlandup to £150k
Who can apply
Businesses in the area served by Scottish Enterprise, including Aberdeen City and Shire, the east of Scotland, Tayside and the west of Scotland.
What it funds
Research and development (R&D) grants from Scottish Enterprise are designed to help innovative projects that will improve business competitiveness, encourage further R&D activity and benefit the Scottish economy. The grants are for companies that are looking to develop a new and innovative product, process or service – or significantly improve an existing one – in Scotland. Small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that are working independently on innovative projects may receive a grant to cover
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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