The Circular Economy Investment Fund, administered by Zero Waste Scotland, offers investment for SMEs based in Scotland and supports work that will deliver circular economy growth. £18 million is available as grant funding to small and medium-sized enterprises that are helping to create a more circular economy. 

This is a funding opportunity for businesses and organisations in Scotland working in all business and social economy sectors.

Latest Edition of FBM Update Now Available

The latest edition of FBM Update is now available, featuring a wealth of good news stories from local businesses celebrating successes and award wins.

This month we feature stories from Semefab, Haldane UK, Briggs Marine, Feragaia, Love Restored, Right Track Training, Multiprint, Woodmill Game and many more.

Read all the stories and articles now

Co-operative Development Scotland (CDS), part of Scottish Enterprise, offers advice to help you choose and implement the best cooperative business model for your organisation or community.

Support is provided to both start-up and existing co-operatives on key topics such as business planning and feasibility, advice on models and legal structures and support for the formation of an appropriate legal entity.

Click here to find out more

Business Gateway Fife is administering the fund which is a non-repayable grant of up to £3,000 to help businesses make progress towards net zero carbon emissions.

Eligible businesses include SMEs based in Fife. Businesses whose main base is outside Fife can use the grant to improve the premises they have in Fife or create green jobs in Fife. All projects must be completed by 31st March 2023. 

Click here to find out more

Cyber Security Boosted With Training To Help Safeguard Organisations From Attack.

A £500,000 contract to extend cyber resilience training to more than 250 organisations across the country has been awarded by the Scottish Government.

The grant will enable the Scottish Business Resilience Centre (SBRC) to run online and in-person workshops for public services and third sector health, housing, and social care bodies to ensure they are better prepared and protected.

Click here to find out more

The 2023 Fife Business Awards have been officially launched and are now accepting applications and nominations in 13 categories.

Hundreds of businesses have enjoyed free publicity and promotion and enhanced workforce engagement and pride just from taking part in the Fife Business Awards, while those that have gone all the way to success have been able to use their Fife Business Award Winner logo to ‘sell’ themselves to prospective customers and employees. 

Click here to find out more

NHS Fife’s Information Governance and Security Department is working with Business Gateway Fife to develop a range of new workshops to help local businesses.
 
The sessions, which are currently being finalised, will highlight the importance of high-quality confidence and assurance documentation and how local businesses can use this knowledge to submit effective proposals for contracts in the healthcare sector.

Click here to find out more

This is a competitive funding competition to help Scottish businesses develop innovative solutions that can support the de-carbonisation of heavy-duty vehicles and Scotland’s green recovery.

Funded by Transport Scotland and managed by Scottish Enterprise as a national Scotland CAN DO innovation challenge call, it's open to any eligible organisation in Scotland.

Click here to find out more

Feasibility Funding from The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre

The Industrial Biotechnology Innovation Centre (IBioIC)'s Feasibility projects provide members with the opportunity to tap into the expertise of Scotland’s academics to assist with a biotech-focused proof of concept study to support a future funding application for a larger scale research work programme.

Feasibility projects should focus on innovative applications of industrial biotechnology and address a real market need or commercial opportunity through collaborative knowledge exchange and research between industry members and at least one of Scotland’s talented higher education institution (HEI) research teams.

Click here to find out more

Whether you have moved to remote working and are looking for a professional space to host a meeting, or you simply want to get offsite for a sales meeting or HR Issue, Enterprise Hub Fife offers flexible meeting space to suit your requirements.

Click here to find out more

Making Business Resilient for Future Growth 

Fife Council Economic Development is calling out to businesses, partners and stakeholders, to participate in this year’s Fife Business Week by running an event during this major week which will run this year from 7th to 11th November.

Now in its 13th year, it is an excellent opportunity to share best practice and give sound advice to new and growing businesses to help boost their resilience and maintain sustainability for the years ahead.

Click here to find out more

Fast-track Joinery Training Programme Launched For The Second Year

CR Smith and Fife College have joined forces to run its pioneering fast-track training programme for would-be joiners for a second successive year. 

Specifically designed to help more people wanting to enter the joinery profession, the successful collaboration last year led to five trainees securing a full-time position at CR Smith, Scotland’s leading home improvements company, as an adult apprentice.

Click here to find out more.

Rural Skills Scotland - Grounds for Growth Programme

Rural Skills Scotland is recruiting for its Grounds for Growth programme for Kirkcaldy and South West Fife starting on 22nd August 2022.

This is a five-week training course aimed at those who are currently unemployed and offering training and practical skills required to work outdoors in the rural sector. The training will include Brush Cutter and Strimmer, Emergency First Aid + F, Manual Handling and Health and Safety.

Click here to find out more.

Book Your Place On Bookkeeping Webinar

This webinar aims to equip you with the knowledge and skills necessary to manage your finances and comply with regulatory and legal requirements through a relevant bookkeeping system.

By the end of the webinar, you will be able to introduce or improve your financial record-keeping system and improve how you manage your finances.

Click here to find out more

Here to Help - Request a Call Back from a Business Adviser

We understand things may be extremely challenging at the moment whether it's dealing with financial issues, supporting your employees, or understanding what needs to be in place to enable you to sustain and grow your business.

If you have any questions or just need someone to talk to, our business advisers are here to help.

Request a call back now

SUPPORT PACKAGES AVAILABLE 
 

Funding for Social Enterprise Businesses from Firstport 

The Creative Sector