News, opportunities and helpful tools
Stay up to date with the latest news affecting rural business owners including, funding opportunities and helpful tips from the GrowBiz team.
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Market Research Service
This free service from Scottish Enterprise provides Scottish companies with up-to-date information and insights to help them grow or develop new products. Find out more here.
Solar PV Assessment
Small and medium-sized businesses and social enterprises in Scotland can get free, impartial solar PV assessments from Business Energy Scotland. Find out more here.
Future Works Employer Recruitment Incentives
Perth & Kinross employers can receive a a financial contribution of up to £8,000 for the creation of new, sustainable job opportunities for those facing barriers to work. Email skillsandemployment@pkc.gov.uk for more information.
Carbon Literacy for Rural Industries
This one day course is offered on a quarterly basis for £200 per person. Find out more here.
New Perth Academy to Develop the Next Generation of Leaders
Perth Leadership Academy will work with a group of emerging leaders from the private, public and third sectors to help equip them with the skills they need to boost the leadership capability in their own organisations and help them work more effectively with other partners.
Research and Development Grants
Businesses in areas of Scotland covered by Scottish Enterprise may be eligible for funding towards researching and developing a new product, process or service, or significantly improving an existing one. Find out more here.
Futures for All
Futures for All is designed to support employers in Perth & Kinross to create new, sustainable job opportunities for individuals who are currently unemployed. Download the details here.