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Manufacturing Grants in Scotland

Scotland's manufacturing sector benefits from strong government support through initiatives like the Scottish National Investment Bank and Scotland's Economic Strategy, which prioritises manufacturing innovation and net-zero transition. Manufacturing businesses across Scotland can access funding for everything from advanced manufacturing technologies and Industry 4.0 adoption to green manufacturing processes and supply chain resilience, with particular emphasis on the country's key strengths in food and drink production, textiles, and precision engineering.

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Non-financial support — guidance, mentoring, networking and procurement assistanceRolling

Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG)

The Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG) is a new MOD-backed team he... Sign in to read more

DevonEnglandExeter+8 moreDefenceCyber+4 more

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

No charge for initial engagement; subsequent projects costed and scoped individuallyOpen

Collaborative Research and Development with NMIS

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) helps inventors and manufac... Sign in to read more

ScotlandUK WideManufacturingEngineering

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Discretionary grant with no fixed minimum or maximum — all awards depend on budget availability and due diligenceOpen

Digital and Technology Adoption Capital Grant

This grant helps businesses and social enterprises in the Highlands and Islands ... Sign in to read more

Argyll and ButeCaithnessHighlands and Islands+7 moreTechnologyManufacturing+7 more

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Varies — from a few thousand pounds to several million, depending on the funding opportunity and project scopeRolling

Directly Funded Research Projects – National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)

The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) helps manufacturing busines... Sign in to read more

ScotlandUK WideManufacturing

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Up to £55,000, covering up to 30% of eligible costsRolling

Orkney Islands Council Economic Development Grant Scheme

This grant offers up to £55,000 to businesses based in Orkney to support capital... Sign in to read more

OrkneyScotlandUK WideFood and DrinkCreative Industries+6 more

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Up to 50% of wage and NI costs; maximum £15,000 for graduate placements or £10,000 for post-graduate placementsRolling

Orkney Islands Council Graduate and Post-Graduate Placement Scheme

This grant from Orkney Islands Council helps Orkney-based small businesses hire ... Sign in to read more

OrkneyScotlandUK WideFood and DrinkCreative Industries+5 more

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£7,500 for full-time businesses and £2,500 for part-time businesses, covering up to 50% of eligible costs (or up to 70% for priority projects including applicants under 30, net zero measures, cruise market development, childcare, and Uist repopulation zone)Rolling

Outer Hebrides Young Enterprise Support Scheme - OHYESS

OHYESS provides grant funding to new and growing businesses in the Outer Hebride... Sign in to read more

Highlands and IslandsOuter HebridesScotland+1 moreRenewablesEnergy+13 more

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Up to £2,000 towards training costsRolling

Renfrewshire Council Business Training Support Grant

Renfrewshire Council offers grants of up to £2,000 to help small and medium-size... Sign in to read more

RenfrewshireScotlandUK WideManufacturingBusiness Services

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£10,000 to £50,000 for approved training and productivity goalsRolling

West Lothian Council Training Grant

West Lothian Council offers grants of £10,000 to £50,000 to help local businesse... Sign in to read more

ScotlandUK WideWest LothianManufacturingEngineering+2 more

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Programme fees of £1,000–£3,000 per programme; members of Scotland Food & Drink receive 50–75% discount, partner organisation members receive 25% discountRolling

Food and Drink Business Training Programme (Scotland Food & Drink Academy)

A structured training programme for Scottish food and drink producers and manufa... Sign in to read more

ScotlandUK WideFood and DrinkManufacturing

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Fully funded programme at no cost to participantsUpcoming

Grey Matters - The Company Creation Programme

A free 16-week business creation programme for individuals from Scotland's ex-ae... Sign in to read more

ScotlandUK WideAerospaceStartup+1 more

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Free serviceRolling

Maker Space Facilities – Digital Dairy Chain

The Digital Dairy Chain offers free maker space facilities in Cumbria and Ayrshi... Sign in to read more

AyrshireCumbriaEngland+4 moreFood and DrinkDairy+2 more

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Up to 45% of eligible costs for small enterprises, 35% for mediumOpen

Scottish Enterprise — R&D Grant

Grants for Scottish businesses to carry out research and development leading to ... Sign in to read more

ScotlandTechnologyManufacturing+2 more

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Manufacturing Grants in Scotland

Defence Office for Small Business Growth (OfSBG)

Collaborative Research and Development with NMIS

Digital and Technology Adoption Capital Grant

Directly Funded Research Projects – National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS)

Orkney Islands Council Economic Development Grant Scheme

Orkney Islands Council Graduate and Post-Graduate Placement Scheme

Outer Hebrides Young Enterprise Support Scheme - OHYESS

Renfrewshire Council Business Training Support Grant

West Lothian Council Training Grant

Food and Drink Business Training Programme (Scotland Food & Drink Academy)

Grey Matters - The Company Creation Programme

Maker Space Facilities – Digital Dairy Chain

Scottish Enterprise — R&D Grant

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