Find finance and support in Scotland

This list was last updated on 19 February 2024. Use our ‘add a source of finance or support’ form to have a programme added to this section.

UK-wide finance and support

These support schemes and networks are available across the UK:

You can also search GOV.UK’s list of active funds that help businesses become greener, or the UK Research and Innovation’s list of business competitions that award grants for green projects.

You can go to the Federation of Small Businesses or your local chamber for advice.

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Scotland – finance and support

These support schemes and networks are available in Scotland:

  • Business Energy Scotland gives SMEs access to consulting, loans (up to £100,000) and grants (up to £20,000) for energy efficiency and renewable heat measures
  • Climate Springboard: Edinburgh Climate Change Institute runs a free online programme for Scottish businesses approximately every six weeks. Open to any SME, the programme helps companies to reduce their carbon emissions
  • eBike loans offer interest-free loans of up to £6,000 for the purchase of an approved electric bike – the repayment period is 4 years
  • Energy Investment Fund offers loans and investments for commercial and community-based low carbon energy projects
  • Find Business Support gives customers an overview of all funding and services offered by public sector organisations across Scotland
  • Highland Council Shared Prosperity funding supports these initiatives for SMEs as part of their strategic plan:
    • start-up rate, SME growth and sustainability
    • business development funding & support
    • specialist support for businesses
  • NESTRANS Sustainable Travel Scheme gives SMEs and community organizations up to £10,000 in matching funds for sustainable transport initiatives – must be based in Aberdeen or Aberdeenshire
  • Private Rented Sector Landlord Loans lets property management businesses borrow up to £15,000 for energy efficiency and £17,000 for renewable systems – interest and fees apply
  • Small Business Bonus Scheme provides rates relief to help owners of non-domestic properties, including businesses
  • SME Loan Scheme – Business Energy Scotland offers interest-free loans from £1,000 to £100,000 to pay for energy efficiency and carbon reducing upgrades – up to £30,000 can be provided as a grant if installing eligible equipment
  • Vehicle retrofits and safe disposal of non-compliant vehicles funds are available from Energy Saving Trust – must be a SME with 9 employees or less and located within 20km of Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen or Dundee
  • Zero Waste Scotland also offers free support and advice for businesses, including a free energy assessment and comprehensive report with actions you can take to reduce emissions

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