Small Capital Grant
Scottish Enterprise
What it funds
These grants are only available to early-stage and small and medium-sized businesses that currently work with Scottish Enterprise through their dedicated account management and specialist teams. The funding will help cover capital investment costs that will help make your business more efficient and environmentally friendly. This means the grant can be used to buy things your business can list as assets in its accounts – such as buildings, equipment, vehicles and technology. For example, it can
Who can apply
Companies that currently work with the Scottish Enterprise account management or specialist support services.
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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