Scottish Enterprise Experiences?

CraigieDD · Sep 10, 2010

Hi there,

Has anyone got any experience in dealing with Scottish Enterprise? We're going for an innovation grant as we've got a software product we want to launch commercially.

Just wondering if anyone has been through this process or has had other experiences with Scot Ent?

CraigieDD · Sep 14, 2010

53 views and no replies... ;-) I guess that's a "no"..

I'll let you all know how we get on.

E Storey · Sep 14, 2010

I've used the business gateway. It's free so can't complain.

Going for a grant? I didn't think there were such things nowadays!

CraigieDD · Sep 14, 2010

Yup. It's an innovation grant. We're developing some new web development software that's hopefully going to let us employ a whole raft of people - god knows Scotland's software development industry could do with it! I'll post my experiences once we're in the process.

Here's the link if anyone else is interested.

http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/grow-your-business/find-money-to-grow/innovation-grants.aspx

Wendy Hanson · Sep 16, 2010

Hi Craig

I saw your post. I manage the SMART team and work in the Innovation Grants section at SE. We'd be delighted to help you with your application, if you're not already in direct dialogue with the team.

Look forward to hearing from you - you can contact me direct on 0141 228 2795

Cheers, W

KidsBeeHappy · Sep 16, 2010

slow, slow, stop, stop, slow.
- 6months & many meetings later, "we love your product, but unfortunately we haven't got any money right now. But perhaps Business Gateway can help you?"

I would pursue alternative strategies simultaneously.

Wendy Hanson · Sep 16, 2010

SandieP - sorry you had such an experience.

But SMART is different - funded direct from Scottish Government - doesn't run out of resources (to date!) and turnaround time is 10-12 weeks to get funding...usually only need 1 meeting and we come to you! We work pan-Scotland too, not just lowlands.

KidsBeeHappy · Sep 16, 2010

Wendy Hanson said:
SandieP - sorry you had such an experience.

But SMART is different - funded direct from Scottish Government - doesn't run out of resources (to date!) and turnaround time is 10-12 weeks to get funding...usually only need 1 meeting and we come to you! We work pan-Scotland too, not just lowlands.

Hi Wendy

If that's the case then i'd really love to hear from you.

Kind regards
Sandra

Wendy Hanson · Sep 16, 2010

Hi Sandra

How do I get in touch with you? Would you like to email me direct at wendy.hanson followed by the at symbol scotent.co.uk (I have to spell out and split up the email address to fool the system apparently) or call me on 0141 228 2795

Cheers, wendy

KidsBeeHappy · Sep 16, 2010

Hi Wendy

I've sent you a PM. Call Alistair 07775 851258

Thanks
Sandra

bdw · Sep 17, 2010

I thought Scotent was in trouble, no?

CraigieDD · Sep 17, 2010

Wendy Hanson said:
Hi Craig

I saw your post. I manage the SMART team and work in the Innovation Grants section at SE. We'd be delighted to help you with your application, if you're not already in direct dialogue with the team.

Look forward to hearing from you - you can contact me direct on 0141 228 2795

Cheers, W

Hi Wendy, left you a message on your answer-phone. We've actually got someone helping us but could probably do with some pointers. We've got a great product that needs some R&D but has huge potential - probably the biggest market place I've worked in. So we're really hoping someone can help us. Hopefully speak to you soon.

Cheers,

CraigieDD · Sep 30, 2010

Just discovered that there's a whole host of grants available for Scottish Businesses. Check them out here. One might fit your plans.

http://www.scottishbusinessgrants.gov.uk/rsa/CCC_FirstPage.jsp

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