Round two of the Scottish EDGE is open for entries

16th March 2013

After the first round of the Scottish EDGE competition, where over 500,000 was given to help 17 of Scotlands brightest entrepreneurs, they are ready to start all over again!

This next round will award in the region of 750,000 to young Scottish businesses.

The closing date for round two applications is 5pm Tuesday 16 April 2013. Find out how to apply.

What is the Scottish EDGE?

The Scottish EDGE is a fund which aims to support and encourage entrepreneurial activity among young companies in Scotland.

The fund is for ambitious entrepreneurs who wish to grow their business. The companies which demonstrate the most potential could win awards of up to 50,000.

Winners will also receive a package of support from The Royal Bank of Scotland which may include free banking, security advice, or mentoring support as well as investor readiness, innovation or mentoring support from the enterprise agencies.

Who is it for?

The fund is open to small, young Scottish businesses which, with support, have the potential to achieve or increase sales by 400,000 within a period of three years (or 200,000 in the Highlands and Islands region).

It is open to entrepreneurs across all of Scotland, no matter where you are based.

Businesses must have been incorporated within the previous three financial years and must have a commitment to growing in Scotland over the next three.

There is a range of application criteria find out if your business is eligible.

More about the Scottish EDGE

Scottish EDGE is delivered by Scottish Enterprise and Highlands & Islands Enterprise on behalf of Scottish Government, and in partnership with Entrepreneurial Spark, The Royal Bank of Scotland and Business Gateway.

The Scottish EDGE has a total prize fund of 2 million. The prize fund will be awarded over a series a three competitions, the first of which took place in late 2012 and early 2013. The second competition is now open.

A third competition will take place in autumn 2013.

Why the Scottish EDGE?

The Scottish Government and its enterprise agencies are focused on maintaining Scotlands position as the most supportive environment for businesses in the UK.

The Scottish EDGE has been designed to help entrepreuneurs realise their growth ambitions and to contribute to Scotlands economic success.

How do I apply?

Find out more about eligibility
http://www.hie.co.uk/business-support/entrepreneurship/the-scottish-edge/the-small-print.html

and
the application process.
http://www.hie.co.uk/business-support/entrepreneurship/the-scottish-edge/how-to-apply.html

Apply now at
http://www.hie.co.uk/business-support/entrepreneurship/the-scottish-edge/how-to-apply.html

 

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