Technology Kickstart Grant
Grant funding of up to £10,000 for early-stage research and development of new digital or technology-led minimum viable products, processes, or services.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- up to £10,000 (minimum £2,000)
- Deadline
- 31 May 2027
- Region
- Highlands and Islands
- Business type
- Startups & early-stage founders
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Plain English summary
Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE), in partnership with BT, offers a Technology Kickstart Grant of up to £10,000. This grant supports entrepreneurs, founders, startups, and small enterprises in the Highlands and Islands to develop new digital or technology-led minimum viable products, processes, or services. Eligible projects must have technology at their core, covering areas like AI, software development, data innovation, and robotics.
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Who this is best for
- Startups & early-stage founders
- Organisations based in Highlands and Islands
- Projects aligned with technology
- Teams seeking funding around up to £10,000 (minimum £2,000)
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside Highlands and Islands
- Established businesses trading for many years
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Entrepreneurs, founders, startups, and small businesses (including community and social enterprises) with less than 50 employees, based in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise area.
- Technology must be central to the new minimum viable product, process, or service.
- Applicants must comply with fair work conditions.
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