Scottish & UK Government Funding

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. We help you find them, apply for them, and maximise the funding available.

Check Your Funding Options

Answer a few quick questions and we'll show you which programmes your business may be eligible for.

Your details are not stored. This check uses AI to match your situation against known funding programmes and provides indicative guidance only.

Scotland-Wide Programmes

Available to businesses across Scotland regardless of council area.

Open — runs to March 2026

National AI Adoption Programme

Free training + grants up to 50%

Max award: £25,000 (grant component)

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.

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Open — rolling applications

SMART: SCOTLAND

Up to 70% of feasibility study costs

Max award: £100,000

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.

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Open — ends March 2026

Scottish Enterprise Small Capital Grant

£15,000–£100,000

Max award: £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.

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Always available (annual claim)

R&D Tax Credits

Up to 20% expenditure credit

Max award: No cap

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.

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Paused

Digital Development Loan

Interest-free loan (0% APR)

Max award: £100,000

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.

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Regional 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

Project Cost£5,000
Fife Council Business Grant (50%)£2,500
Your Net Cost£2,500

50% of costs covered by funding

520 hours saved per year

Worth £15,600 at £30/hr

ROI achieved in under 2 months

Edinburgh Hospitality Business

Guest communication and review management automation

Project Cost£3,000

No grant applied — full investment at your cost

Your Net Cost£3,000

0% of costs covered by funding

416 hours saved per year

Worth £12,480 at £30/hr

ROI achieved in under 3 months — even without a grant

Professional Services Firm

Client onboarding and compliance workflow

Project Cost£8,000
National AI Adoption Programme (50%)£4,000
Your Net Cost£4,000

50% of costs covered by funding

780 hours saved per year

Worth £46,800 at £60/hr

ROI achieved in under 2 months

How We Help You Access Funding

Navigating grant programmes can be confusing. We handle the research, eligibility checks, and application process so you don't have to.

1. Identify Funding

We research every grant, voucher, and loan programme your business and project qualify for.

2. Prepare Applications

We help prepare compelling applications that clearly articulate the business case and expected outcomes.

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. We stay on top of it so you don’t have to. 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 identify every grant and funding programme your project qualifies for. No obligation, no hard sell — just clear answers about what funding is available to your business.