Quick answer
A Scotland-only funding competition awarding up to £100k of grant and loan capital to high-growth early-stage businesses. Scotland-based competition awarding grant and loan funding plus business support to high-growth early-stage Scottish businesses. It is aimed at Scotland-based early-stage businesses with high-growth ambition. Eligibility typically requires Early-stage Scottish businesses trading 24 months or less for Wild Card, up to 6 years for main EDGE; rules vary per round. Application: Twice-yearly rounds; shortlisted businesses pitch in person.
Funding amount
Up to £100k
Region
Scotland
Stage
Startup
Provider
Scottish EDGE
Who it's for
Scotland-based early-stage businesses with high-growth ambition.
Eligibility
Early-stage Scottish businesses trading 24 months or less for Wild Card, up to 6 years for main EDGE; rules vary per round.
Evidence you'll need
Online application, video pitch, financials, and live pitch if shortlisted.
Application timeline
Twice-yearly rounds; shortlisted businesses pitch in person.
Common reasons applications fail
Insufficient traction or differentiation, weak financial story.
What happens next
Award is part grant, part interest-free loan, with support package included.
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