How we can help?
Take a look at the ways we can support you and your business:
Thinking of starting a business?
Take 10 minutes to get a start-up toolkit packed with resources and advice.
We will be in touch within 5 working days to chat through your next steps.
Enterprise Seed Fund – 2025
Kickstart Your Vision with up to a £3,000 Start-Up Grant Are you ready to transform your innovative business idea into reality? The Enterprise Seed Fund 2025 is here to propel start-ups and early-stage businesses towards success. With a grant of up to £3,000, we’re committed to helping you achieve your entrepreneurial dreams.
Business Growth Grant – 2025
Are you a micro business or SME in Dumfries and Galloway less than 3 years old looking to expand, innovate, and thrive? The Business Growth Grant is here to help you achieve your goals!
This discretionary grant fund is designed to support the growth of both new and existing businesses. Whether you’re aiming to create new jobs, reduce energy usage, or move towards net zero carbon emissions, this grant can provide the financial boost you need.
It is worth up to £20,000 and up to 50% of eligible project costs are covered
Climate Resilience Net Zero – 2025
The Climate Resilience Net Zero grant aims to mitigate the effect of climate change on Dumfries & Galloway businesses/organisations, and to support them to transition towards a Net Zero future. The grant covers the first £3,000 of eligible costs and it is paid after application approval.
Ready to take your business to the next level?
Business Gateway goes beyond helping start-ups. We’re here to empower existing businesses trading in the first 3 years to thrive!
Looking to:
- Weather challenging markets?
- Boost your resilience and sustainability?
- Fuel explosive growth?
We’ve got your back!
Filming in Dumfries and Galloway?
We’re here to help you make your filming experience as smooth as possible.
You will need permission from Dumfries and Galloway council to film on any roads, buildings and public areas owned or managed by the council.
To apply Download the Filming Application Permission Form from the next page
Food and Drink Mentoring
Sheena Horner, the D&G regional food group co-ordinator, working for Eat SW, will give each business up to 3 days (21 hours) of free one to one mentoring support over 12 weeks. She is passionate about food and drink and runs two food and drink businesses, Galloway Chillies and Food from Farming.
