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Export Support Grant (Edinburgh)

City of Edinburgh Council (via Business Gateway Edinburgh)

Description

Grant of up to £2,000 to help already-trading, Edinburgh-headquartered businesses expand into new or existing overseas markets, where the project delivers a clear local employment or investment benefit. Applications must go through a Business Gateway Edinburgh adviser and are limited to first-time applicants for this specific grant. Funded jointly by the UK Government's Local Growth Fund and the council.

Amount

Up to £2,000

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Funded through the UK's Local Growth Fund and the Council — a confirmed example of a scheme that correctly transitioned from UKSPF funding to the Local Growth Fund after UKSPF ended nationally on 31 March 2026.
Requirement
UK-registered company headquartered within the City of Edinburgh Council area, already trading, and a first-time applicant to this specific grant. Application must go through a Business Gateway adviser.

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How to apply

Apply through a Business Gateway Edinburgh adviser (bglothian@bgateway.com).

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Last verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.