We hope you enjoy browsing the opportunities for rural enterprises in this blog post - including funding and awards opportunities. If needed, GrowBiz Scotland can provide further support, such as with making a funding application or crafting an award entry.
Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards 2024
Entries for these awards are now open for women-led businesses in Scotland. There are 10 categories to choose from and you can apply for your own business or nominate another for up to 2 categories. The deadline for entries is 7 June. Find out more here.
THRIVE 2024
SAC Consulting, SRUC and Queen Margaret University are collaborating again to deliver THRIVE 2024 - a programme for budding food & drink and rural entrepreneurs. THRIVE helps to create resilient start-up food & drink businesses that, right from the start, have a long-term view. The 2024 programme runs from September to November and comprises two fully interactive one-day workshops and six webinars. Registration is now open here and will close on 23 August 2024. See the THRIVE 2024 Full Programme.
Perth & Kinross Council Adapt Your Property Fund - 2024/25
Perth & Kinross Council is continuing the Adapt Your Property Fund for the 2024/25 financial year. Property owners or tenants can apply for grant assistance of up to 50% of the cost of upgrading and re-purposing vacant commercial properties, to a maximum of £75,000. Deadline for submission is Friday 28 June at 12 noon. If you have any queries, email vacantproperty@pkc.gov.uk, or find out more here.
VIBES Scottish Environment Business Awards 2024
These awards are looking for Scottish businesses taking the lead in the transition to a net zero emissions economy or successfully tackling other environmental challenges to enter by 31 May. Entries are free and winners receive a trophy and online case study sharing. Applicants can get tailored feedback, guidance, and signposting to free help from Scottish Government agencies. Find out more here.
SRUC Change Your Path Bursary
If you’re a mature student (25 or over) looking to retrain or head down a new career path, you could get up to £1000 to help you with the associated costs of fitting study into your life. Find out more here.
REDS Businesses Services Showcase
The 2024 REDS Businesses Services Showcase is now live! Meet an array of wonderful rural businesses who provide business-to-business services and choose to support them the next time you need a designer, marketer, coach, consultant and more. Take a look here.
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