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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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THRIVE Fundamentals 2025
This training programme is aimed at current and future food and drink entrepreneurs in Scotland. Register here for September.
Scottish Rural Leadership Programme
Business owners, directors, or senior members of a rurally based business or organisation can find out about the Scottish Rural Leadership Programme during online info sessions here.
Carbon Literacy for Rural Industries
This one day course is offered on a quarterly basis for £200 per person. Find out more here.
Renfrewshire Council Business Training Support Grant
Up to £2,000 is available to businesses in Renfrewshire involved in manufacturing or business-to-business services, to help cover employer and employee training that's required as part of a specific business development project. Find out more here.
Tay Cities SME Skills Fund
Small to medium sized businesses throughout the Tay Cities region can access a £5,000 grant to up-skill or re-skill their workforces. Find out more here.
Change Mental Health Rural Connections
Free funded introductory mental health awareness training is available from Change Mental Health for rural organisations and businesses with less than 50 members of staff. Find out more here.
HIE New Product Development Programme
For established businesses in the Highlands and Islands to bring a new product or service to market. Find out more here.