Incentives and support

Several sources of support are available to inward investors and businesses of Edinburgh City Region.

Economic Resilience Action Plan

The City of Edinburgh Council has set out a broad strategy for action as it rises to the challenges currently affecting the world's economy.

Scottish Development International

Scottish Development International (SDI) promotes international trade and inward investment for developing knowledge industries in Scotland and can help businesses identify grants and financial assistance available in Scotland.

Scottish Enterprise

Scottish Enterprise offer a wide variety of funding and support to help develop innovative business ideas. These include Scottish Business Grants that are currently categorised under two separate allocations;

Investment Grants (including RSA) and Innovation Grants (including SMART and R&D grants)

Scottish Enterprise can also help connect private sector investors with Scottish businesses at various stages of growth through their Investment Programmes.

Business Associations and networks

There are a number of business associations and networks  across Edinburgh City Region and Scotland serving businesses in all industries and at all stages of development.

Business Support in Edinburgh

For new and growing businesses across Edinburgh, practical help, advice and support is provided through Business Gateway.

Private Venture Capital Funds

A list of some of the private venture capital funds active in Edinburgh including the Business Angels network.