Living in Edinburgh, is it possible to get a grant to help with opening my first business?

Economic development in Edinburgh is essential, and several small business ventures have been fortunate enough to receive assistance through grant based funding. The available grants can change rapidly based on availability of funding and the number of applicants, and some grants have specific deadlines regardless of availability. UKStartups.org’s resources should be a big help in connecting you with a grant that can assist you in your endeavours, including perhaps a grant made available for first time small business owners. Please get in touch with us at 020 3880 8554 or submit our web site’s information request form if you would like further assistance.

There are hundreds of government funding schemes available for small business owners in the UK. In fact, our Funding Database currently has over 600 government funding schemes and over 500 private investors available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

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