Funding

How we can help

SDI is a government-funded body which specifically promotes economic growth in Scotland. We are committed to helping companies in the cleantech sector and have a strong track record of assisting companies who wish to invest here.

We’re here to help companies like yours make a successful move to Scotland.

We can offer you:

  • Advice specific to your sector
  • Access to specialist expertise
  • Market information relating to your industry in Scotland Financial assistance, grants and other funding Information on business location and staff recruitment

We are here to help you on every step of your journey to Scotland, and our help doesn’t stop once you have set up here. Our comprehensive aftercare service provides:

  • Comprehensive business development support
  • PR
  • Investment advice and specialised training
  • Marketing and market research assistance

General funding

The diversity of the technologies involved in the electronics industry means that different types of funding are likely to be applicable in each specific case.

We can help you to secure grants and other forms of funding for your business, including:

  • Proof of Concept Programme [LINK]
  • Enterprise Fellowships which help academics commercialise their research activity [LINK]
  • R&D Tax Credits and R&D Grants for SMEs and larger companies [LINK]
  • Regional Selective Assistance [LINK]
  • EU state aid - the most common form of large-scale financial incentives available to companies investing within the EU
  • SBRI is a programme that brings innovative solutions to specific public sector needs

For further information on what funding and help is available, speak to a member of our team. [LI NK]

Read more UK technology funding research information at Fundmap [LINK]