Scottish Development International (SDI) - Funding & Support
Investing in Scotland
Scottish Development International (SDI) provides support and advice for companies looking to invest in Scotland.
SDI can help companies identify and access grants and other funding opportunities across Scotland’s industry sectors.
Financial assistance for investing in Scotland
Financial Assistance/Grants
Both Inward investors and Scottish owned companies can apply for Regional Selective Assistance (RSA) funding which is intended to safeguard or create jobs in Scotland.
Find out more about RSA funding in Scotland
Loans
Scottish Development International provides advice and assistance in accessing loan funds from mainstream lenders, and from alternative sources, for economically viable business projects. SDI will give you advice and put you in contact with organisations that could help you access appropriate funding.
Scottish Investment Bank (SIB), a branch of Scottish Enterprise, has initiated a new Scottish Loan Fund worth £55 million, which ensures that start-up and established businesses with good prospects for growth and export potential can gain access to capital.
Incentives, Tax and Others
Research and development tax credits are available for large companies and small and medium sized enterprises. A range of research and development grants is also available from Scottish Enterprise and other funders.
Venture & Equity Capital
Venture capitalists embrace Scotland as home to many innovative companies. SDI can advise companies on forming investment partnerships.
Sources of capital and support:
- Proof of Concept Fund
- Enterprise Fellowship Scheme
- LINC Scotland
- British Venture Capital Association
- Scottish Financial Enterprise
Recruitment Support
TalentScotland is a project that helps employers in Scotland to attract talent. TalentScotland is a free service, and can help with job advertising, access to graduates, company promotion, and visa, immigration and relocation advice.
Register with TalentScotland today.
Business Accommodation Assistance
Plenty of support is available to businesses in terms of finding the right business accommodation, on a national, regional and local level. Site visits can be arranged, and some areas offer flexible leases, rent-free periods and other attractive incentives.
Mergers and Acquisitions
SDI can help companies to identify suitable partners and arrange acquisitions. They can put you in touch with relevant contacts and can arrange networking opportunities within your sector. SDI initiates and attends hundreds of events throughout the year and maintains strong contacts to strengthen its key sectors.
Please contact SDI for more detailed information on their services.
Other
Scottish Development International can also help identify funding sources specific to your industry. This includes schemes like the WATERS fund for wave and tidal energy development.
