Scottish EDGE
Scottish EDGEScotlandup to £100k
Who can apply
Early-stage Scottish companies, social enterprises and charities across all sectors; separate strands for under-30 founders and pre-trading sole traders.
What it funds
Scotland's early-stage business competition: up to £100,000 (part grant, part loan) plus Young EDGE and Wild Card strands at up to £15,000 grant. Round 28 opens August 2026.
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