We’ve collated some of the best Scottish small business grants below, but you can also find signposts to a wide range of funding and support specific to your business through the Scottish government website. Culture & Business Fund Scotland Eligible regions: Scotland Sectors: Non-profit culture...
StartupsBusiness assistance programsFemalesFirm financingGender discriminationGovernment grantsPurpose – This study focuses on the factors affecting equality of access to UK government grant and loan initiatives and the identification of gender differences in the uptake of those initiatives.Design/methodology...
Critics have pointed to the startups’ huge levels of VC funding, however, and their lack of profit, as proof they should fall below the government bailout requirements. Delivery service Deliveroo has won over $1.5bn since its 2012 founding – and has causedcontroversyover its treatment of wo...
Business grants Business credit cards Register with Swoop to find the best option for your immediate business needs. What are UK Government startup loans? The UK Government-backed startup loan works differently to other kinds of funding. Many commercial lenders ask for security when offering a bus...
You can get business grants from companies, cities, states, and the federal government. You don’t have to pay this money back. Getting a grant is competitive; you’ll need to apply and potentially align with a specific mission or goal. For example, a business might award grants to entrep...
Types of small business grants available in 2025 There are four main types of grants available to small businesses, based on who provides the funding and what the grant supports: Federal grants, issued by the federal government to support innovation, economic growth, or public service initiatives....
You can find a list of the full range of government business loans and grants using the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy’ssearch tool. Start-up loans A start-up loan is a form of funding designed specifically for new businesses. As with other forms of business finance...
The UK government has a range of innovation and entrepreneurship schemes, including Innovate UK, which provides grants to businesses involved in research and development (R&D). UK Business Loans for Non-Residents: A Complete Guide As a foreign entrepreneur seeking ...
Does the UK Government give grants to start a business? Yes, the government provides a Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business. This loan is an unsecured personal loan, so you’ll need to pass the credit check to be eligible. Can a start-up get a rec...
Great British Energy Act set in law; DESNZ grants £600m to public sector for decarbonisation; and Miliband approves spatial energy plan Water Government watchdog reveals failures in water sector regulation 8 May 2025 | News | UK, Water Management Defra and England’s water regulators ...