HIE Life Sciences Growth Fund

What it is

Non-repayable capital grant of £25,000-£75,000 covering up to 50% of total project cost for life-sciences businesses (health-tech, biotech, aquaculture, marine) investing in capital growth in the Highlands and Islands. Applicants must provide matching funding and a business plan; not open to public-sector organisations. The fund page currently states it is closed to new applications.

Verified 2026-08-21 on hie.co.uk fund page: 'This fund is currently closed. Visit our support section to see what is available.' - marked paused rather than closed because the fund page remains live with full criteria and the wording says 'currently'. Confirmed on the same page: £25,000 minimum, £75,000 maximum (with possible exceptions), up to 50% of total project cost, match funding required, business plan required, not open to public-sector organisations, Fair Work conditions (Real Living Wage currently £13.45/hour, flexible working, workforce development). Geography the engine cannot express: HIE (Highlands and Islands) area ONLY, not all of Scotland - regionTags only supports nation level. Enquiry-led application (short form, adviser follows up) with no deadlines when open, hence rolling:true.