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Supporting Scotland's Entrepreneurs

The Scottish Government's Ecosystem Fund supports projects that contribute to the growth and development of Scotland's entrepreneurial ecosystem. The Pathways Fund complements it and focuses on widening participation and reducing barriers to entrepreneurship. Together, these funds are part of a broader Scottish Government programme aimed at creating a more inclusive and dynamic entrepreneurial landscape allowing more people to start, grow and scale businesses.

The Ecosystem Fund Application closed at 5pm on the 20th May 2025

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Supporting Scotland's Underrepresented Entrepreneurs

If you are seeking to support entrepreneurs or startups in Scotland, this is your opportunity to secure funding to develop or scale impactful initiatives.

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Application Deadline: 5pm on the 18th August 2025


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Coming Soon: 26th February 2026

Ecosystem Grant Funds

Subject to Parliamentary approval of the budget on 25th of February.

Supporting Scotland's Entrepreneurs

The Ecosystem Fund supports organisations delivering high-impact projects that strengthen Scotland's entrepreneurial ecosystem. This includes incubators, accelerators, ecosystem builders and established companies seeking to develop infrastructure, connections and resources for entrepreneurs and startups across Scotland.

Full guidance and FAQs coming soon.

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Supporting Scotland's Grassroots Entrepreneurs

The Community Fund provides grants to individuals, organisations and community groups delivering local entrepreneurship support activities in Scotland. This includes, but is not limited to, initiatives such as regular meetups, workshops, skills sessions and local networking events for entrepreneurs and startups.

Full guidance and FAQs coming soon.

Supporting Scotland's Under-Represented Entrepreneurs

If you are seeking to support entrepreneurs or startups in Scotland, this is your opportunity to secure funding to develop or scale impactful initiatives that reduces barriers to entrepreneurship.

Full guidance and FAQs coming soon

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Supporting Scotland's Future Entrepreneurs

The Entrepreneurial Education Fund is designed to support the growth and development of the Scottish entrepreneurial education ecosystem by funding high-impact projects for young people. This initiative aims to create a sustainable, inclusive, and vibrant environment to support entrepreneurial education activity across Scotland.

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