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Grants

High Growth Spinout Programme (HGSP)

Status

Closes in 9 days

Applications close 2026-10-21.

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Amount
£400,000

Opportunity Qualification: up to GBP 75,000 (6-12 months). Company Creation: up to GBP 200,000 (12-18 months). Convertible Loan Note: up to GBP 400,000 for completed spinouts.

Funder

Scottish Enterprise

public · regional

Deadline: Fixed cut-off dates — Next Company Creation / CLN deadline 21 October 2026; Opportunity Qualification deadlines 18 November and 16 December 2026.

Your odds
Not published

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Effort
quick

Quick — mostly identity and bank details.

Who can apply

Researchers in Scottish academic/research institutions; applications must be endorsed by the institution's Scottish Enterprise relationship manager.

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Apply on the funder's site

Source. https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/how-we-can-help/business-strategy/scale-your-business/high-growth-spinout-programme

"Projects can receive up to £75,000 for a six to 12 month project. ... up to £200,000 ... up to £400,000 loan note for completed spinouts"

Last checked against the official page on 5 October 2026

Source: www.scottish-enterprise.com

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