Summaries of local and national support, funding, events and networking.
Grants Management Function - Find a grant
Find a Grant is a free, central place for businesses, individuals and organisations to find and apply for government grantsInnovate UK Business Connect (previously Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)
Innovate UK Business Connect is the UK’s innovation network and is an online platform to connect businesses/individuals to help businesses innovate and grow.WRAP - Waste Resource Action Plan
Information, resources and practical solutions for businesses to improve resource efficiency.Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland
Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?Actionable information, tools and resources
What to include in a funding pitch
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If your business is looking for funding, you may need to prepare a funding pitch. This could be presenting to a group of investors you’re hoping will take a stake in your business or for a meeting with a bank manager about a business loan. Whatever the purpose, having a clear proposal to present with and refer to will keep you on track and make you seem credible to the funder. In this helpful guide, we talk through what you need to include in your funding pitch.
Funding business growth
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A guide to ‘funding jargon’
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UMi Funding & Grants Finder
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Inspiration
Funding opportunity for sustainable Scottish businesses
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When to turn funding down
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MedTech company secures funding for explant research
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ThinCats answers call for £7m funding package
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Events and webinars
UMi Makes it Easy... to get your business grant ready
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Mythbusting when starting a business
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How to raise debt finance to help your business go further
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WATCH: How to structure your grant application
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