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Scottish EDGE is a competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s up-and-coming, innovative, high-growth potential entrepreneurial talent. You should have an ambitious growth strategy and a commitment to deliver upon it.

Competitions are:

• Scottish EDGE: For early-stage companies/social enterprises across all sectors, offering funding of up to £100,000 on a split grant/loan basis.
• Young EDGE: For companies where all directors are under the age of 30 offering a grant only award of up to £15,000. Wild Card EDGE: For pre-trading companies, sole-traders and partnerships, offering a grant-only award of up to £15,000.
• Social Enterprise EDGE: For Social Enterprises who clearly demonstrate how their business enriches communities and makes a contribution to society, offering funding of up to £75,000 on a split grant/loan basis..

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Geographical areas funded: Scotland

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Type of funding:

Grant, Loan, Prize/award

Type of cost:

Capital, Revenue

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Who can apply

Your organisation must be Incorporated at Companies House. Scottish EDGE is open to Ltd Companies and registered Social Enterprises/ Charities only.

The company must have been in operation for less than five years, have fewer than 24 employees, have a business bank account and be capable of employing at least five more people over the next 3 years

When to apply

Currently closed. EDGE26 opens in August 2025.

How to apply

Online application and a short video pitch. Paper based or email applications will not be accepted.

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Activites funded: Organisational development and capacity building

Beneficiaries funded: Voluntary sector organisations

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