Scottish Enterprise offers innovation and growth funding aligned to priorities like net zero, internationalisation, and fair work. Support is available for scaling, R&D, and exporting activities.
Business Wales administers a range of grant programmes focused on sustainability, skills, and innovation, particularly for SMEs and businesses supporting local employment.
Invest Northern Ireland provides funding to help businesses innovate, increase exports, and improve productivity. Grants may support early-stage R&D, capital investment, or job creation.
✅ Regional funding is often tailored to local priorities — from clean growth to manufacturing, digital adoption or skills.
✅ Grants can be location-specific and restricted to specific postcodes (e.g. North West England, limited to devolved nations) or sectors, so it’s important to check eligibility early.
Innovation and R&D Grants:
Complement Innovate UK grants, funding regional R&D aligned with local priorities, often via Growth Hubs.
General Business Growth Grants:
Support expansion, training, or equipment purchases to boost productivity and competitiveness.
Clean Air and Sustainability Grants:
Fund low-emission technologies or net-zero transitions, often tied to regional clean air zones (CAZs).
Property and Infrastructure Grants:
Fund commercial property improvements, renovations, or residential conversions to stimulate local economies.
Rural and Agricultural Grants:
Focus on rural economies, supporting diversification, sustainability, or tourism via the Rural England Prosperity Fund (REPF) (£2.5 billion allocated).
Cultural and Heritage Grants:
Support heritage projects or creative industries to boost local economies and tourism.
Training and Skills Grants:
Cover workforce development, apprenticeships, or upskilling to enhance productivity.
Social and Community Enterprise Grants:
Support social enterprises, cooperatives, or community businesses, often in deprived or culturally significant areas.