Manufacturing Property Challenge Programme Closing Soon - Apply Now

The Manufacturing Property Challenge Programme from Scottish Enterprise provides funding to help develop industrial property in Scotland.

Funding is available for companies that aim to create medium-sized industrial buildings of around 15,000 square feet that are suitable for a variety of manufacturing businesses. Buildings may be new or refurbished.

The grant will cover up to 20 per cent of your project costs, up to a maximum of £2 million.

Digiflec Secures Exclusive Japan Deal

Digiflec, the Dunfermline-based supplier of advanced imaging technologies and digital services, has become the exclusive distributor of Japan’s TIER IV’s cutting-edge automotive cameras in Europe.

TIER IV is a well-known innovator in autonomous (self-driving) car technology. They created Autoware, the world’s first open-source software for autonomous cars, which has become a benchmark in the industry.

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Switched on Taxis Loan

Interest-free loans of up to £75,000 are available to help owners and operators of hackney cabs (purpose-built taxis) or private hire taxis to replace their current vehicle with an eligible ultra low emission vehicle.

You can apply for loans to purchase multiple vehicles up to the maximum loan amount of £75,000. If the total cost of your chosen vehicles is more than the maximum amount, you will have to pay the remaining amount yourself. 

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Scottish Co-Investment Fund

The Scottish Co-Investment Fund (SCF) from Scottish Enterprise provides match-funding for Scottish start-up, early-stage or growing companies that are seeking investment alongside accredited co-investment partners.

The fund is designed to address a finance gap and support your growth plans.

Funding is available in amounts typically from £100,000 up to £2 million, as part of a total deal size that typically ranges from £200,000 up to £10 million.

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Strategic Workforce Development Funding For The Clean Heat Sector

The Clean Heat Strategic Workforce Development Fund offers workplace innovation support to Scottish companies that are working or interested in the clean heat market.

This practical support helps businesses improve their processes by making better use of staff skills, experience and creativity to carry out everyday tasks.

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Research And Development Grants

Research and development (R&D) grants from Scottish Enterprise are designed to help innovative projects that will improve business competitiveness, encourage further R&D activity and benefit the Scottish economy. 

The grants are for companies that are looking to develop a new and innovative product, process or service – or significantly improve an existing one – in Scotland.

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Start-Up Support to Creative Businesses

Business Gateway Fife working in partnership with OnFife, is delivering Start-Up Support to Creative Businesses.  

If you are a passionate creative looking to turn your talent into a thriving business? Let us be your guide! As experienced business advisers specialising in the creative industry, we offer tailored support to help you launch your dream venture with confidence and success.

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Enterprise Hub Fife, The Place To Do Business 

Enterprise Hub Fife opened its doors in Glenrothes seven years ago as a pioneering one stop shop to inspire entrepreneurs and boost business growth.  

Now it has been refurbished to maximise the space to offer premium quality meeting rooms and office space.

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Webinar - Time Management

This workshop will help you make more effective use of your time through efficient time management, including

• personal time management strengths and weaknesses
• barriers to good time management
• short and long-term targets
• potential time-saving methods

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Support For Farmers And Crofters

Scottish farming businesses will see support payments start to reach their bank accounts this week with initial payments worth approximately £243 million.

The Scottish Government first brought the payments forward in 2022 to help with the transition from EU’s CAP Payment system and give recipients greater reassurance and stability.

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National Litter & Flytipping Strategy Private Landowners Grant Fund

Zero Waste Scotland is administering funding to aid private landowners towards interventions that will prevent flytipping on private land.

The fund aims to support innovative projects that will:

• Prevent flytipping on private land
• Engage local communities
• Facilitate the reporting of flytipping and enforcement of existing penalties
• Have social, environmental, and economic benefits

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Fife Business EXPO - 11th September 2024

Fife Chamber of Commerce is hosting Fife's premier Business EXPO next week.

Held in the Carnegie Conference Centre, this event serves as a platform to showcase your products and services to an engaged and diverse audience as you network with other like-minded business people and find solutions to the challenges currently impacting your business.

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