Fund Your Project
Scottish and UK government grants can cover up to 100% of your project costs, and interest-free loans can fund the rest. Most business owners don’t know these programmes exist. Our tool helps you find them and understand what you may qualify for.
Check Your Funding Options
Answer a few quick questions and we'll show you which programmes your business may be eligible for.
Scotland-Wide Programmes
Available to businesses across Scotland regardless of council area.
National AI Adoption Programme
Free training + grants up to 50%
Scottish SMEs. Free AI courses and consultancy are open to all. Grant funding (AI Adoption Feasibility & Transformation Funds) requires a Scottish Enterprise account management relationship and ideally 10+ employees.
Visit Official SiteSMART: SCOTLAND
Up to 70% of feasibility study costs
Scottish SMEs with ambitious innovation projects involving genuine technical uncertainty. Covers feasibility studies for new products, processes, or services. Rolling applications year-round with 8–10 week decisions.
Visit Official SiteScottish Enterprise Small Capital Grant
Up to 65% of eligible costs (£15,000–£100,000)
SMEs in Scottish Enterprise-served areas (including Edinburgh, east of Scotland, Tayside, Aberdeen). Requires existing SE account management relationship. Covers capital investment improving efficiency or environmental impact. Must complete within financial year.
Visit Official SiteR&D Tax Credits
Up to 20% expenditure credit
UK companies undertaking qualifying R&D involving genuine technical uncertainty. Standard workflow automation typically does not qualify. Projects must advance science or technology beyond routine implementation.
Visit Official SiteDigital Development Loan
Interest-free loan (0% APR)
Scotland-based SMEs trading 6+ months. Covers software, automation tools, and digital skills training. No director guarantees required. Repayable over up to 5 years. Programme currently paused by Scottish Government. Check for reopening.
Visit Official SiteRegional Programmes
Council-specific grants and funds. Use the funding checker above to see what's available in your area.
14 regional programmes available
Use the funding checker above to find programmes matched to your location, or browse all regional programmes below.
See The Numbers
Real project scenarios showing how grant stacking reduces costs.
Fife Construction Company
Automated quoting and invoicing system
70% of costs covered by funding
520 hours saved per year
Worth £15,600 at £30/hr
Edinburgh Hospitality Business
Guest communication and review management automation
No grant applied: full investment at your cost
0% of costs covered by funding
416 hours saved per year
Worth £12,480 at £30/hr
Professional Services Firm
Client onboarding and compliance workflow
50% of costs covered by funding
780 hours saved per year
Worth £46,800 at £60/hr
How We Help You Access Funding
Navigating grant programmes can be confusing. Our tool helps identify which grants may be available, helping you understand eligibility and next steps.
1. Identify Funding
Our funding checker identifies grants, vouchers, and loan programmes your business and project may qualify for.
2. Understand Your Options
Get the details you need: eligibility criteria, required documentation, and how to articulate your business case.
3. Maximise Your Savings
With the right funding in place, your net cost drops dramatically, sometimes to zero.
Funding landscapes change regularly. Grant rounds open and close, new programmes launch, and eligibility criteria evolve. During your free consultation, we’ll give you an honest assessment of what’s available for your specific situation.
Ready to Reduce Your Project Costs?
Book a free consultation and we’ll help identify grants and funding programmes your project may qualify for. No obligation, no hard sell, just clear answers about what funding may be available to your business.