Research and development (R&D) grants
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Funding Available
From £250,000
Scotland
Technology
Not specified
Grants & Funding
About This Grant
The Research and Development (R&D) Grant from Scottish Enterprise is designed to support businesses based in, or planning to locate in, Scotland by funding innovative projects that involve creating new or significantly improved products, processes, or services. Aimed at encouraging economic transformation and competitiveness, the grant helps cover a portion of eligible project costs—ranging from 25% to 50% depending on company size—thereby reducing the financial risk of innovation. To qualify, projects must be novel to the business, commercially viable, and aligned with Scotland’s goals around fair work and net zero emissions. Businesses must demonstrate that the R&D work cannot proceed—or would be significantly delayed or reduced—without the grant. After submitting an enquiry form, eligible applicants undergo a thorough assessment process considering technical feasibility, economic impact, and market opportunity.
What Can It Fund?
- Research and development of new or significantly improved products
- processes
- or services
- creating or safeguarding R&D jobs
- accelerating energy transition
- scaling innovation strengths
- driving capital investment to boost productivity
Eligible Costs
- -R&D project costs
- -financing research
- -personnel costs for R&D roles
Ineligible Costs
- -Routine or periodic changes or updates to products
- -processes
- -or services; projects where most of the R&D activity is undertaken by third parties; projects where work has already started or commercial contracts are in place; projects where the end product has a known adverse effect on the environment or society
Funding Source
Scottish Enterprise
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