For those considering locating their business in
Glasgow, a wide range of grant/support options are available for
potential investors in Glasgow:
Regional Selective Assistance
The Government grant scheme to encourage investment and job
creation.
For more information:
Tel: +44(0)141 242 8286
E: rsa.glasgowteam@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
www.rsascotland.gov.uk
Innovation Funding
Help to develop your innovative business ideas from the
SMART:SCOTLAND grant, Research and Development grants, Technology
Strategy Board funding and the Business Transformation Fund.
For more information visit:
www.scottish-enterprise.com/funding-grants/innovation-grants
Scottish Seed Fund (SSF)
Offers investment between £20,000 and £100,000 to start-up and
expand young, growing companies. Aimed at businesses with high
potential for growth through new products, new markets or boosting
employment.
For more information visit:
www.scottish-enterprise.com/funding-grants-seedfund
Scottish Co-Investment Fund (SCF)
An equity investment fund established by Scottish Enterprise,
partly funded the European Regional Development Fund, to invest
from £100,000 to £1 million in deals valued up to £2 million.
For more information visit:
www.scottish-enterprise.com/funding-grants-coinvestmentfund
Scottish Venture Fund (SVF)
Invests between £500,000 and £2 million, alongside private
sector partners, in company finance deals of between £2 million and
£10 million.
For more information visit:
www.scottish-enterprise.com/sedotcom_home/grow-your-business/find-money-to-grow/equity-funding
Glasgow4Business Fund
Discretionary grant to support business
sustainability.
Tel: +44(0)141 287 7232/7236
Web:
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Business/Advice_Finance/Smallbusinessloanfund/
Small Business Loan Fund
Access to gap funding for business development.
Tel: +44(0)141 287 7252
E: Business.Support@drs.glasgow.gov.uk
Web:
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Business/Advice_Finance/Smallbusinessloanfund/
Supporting Sustainable New Business
New Start Up Grant for businesses under 12 months old.
Tel: +44(0)141 287 572 8336/8484
E: Patrick.cairney@go.uk.com
Web:
http://www.glasgow.gov.uk/en/Business/Businesssupport/TrainingGrants/supportingsustainablenewbusiness.htm