European Commission rules for aid provision for consultancy and trade fairs have been superceded by the General Block Exemption Regulation.
Scottish Government
The Scottish Government Third Sector “Scottish Investment
Fund” General Block Exemption Scheme (X 133/2008)
allows discretionary funding for consultancy support for SMEs.
This scheme operates under the provisions of the EC General Block Exemption Regulation (No 800/2008), and Section 5 (Article 26) in particular. More information on the provisions of the scheme can be found, here or contact Guthrie Handley on 0141 305 4172
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise Business Support Scheme 2009-13
(X 43/2009) allows discretionary funding for consultancy support for SMEs and first time attendance at trade fairs and exhibitions.
The scheme operates under the provisions of the EC General Block Exemption Regulation (No 800/2008), and Section 5 in particular. More information on the provisions of the scheme can be found here, or contact John McMillan on 0141 228 2368
Highlands and Islands Enterprise
The Highlands and Islands General Block Exemption Scheme allows discretionary funding for consultancy support for SMEs and first time attendance at trade fairs and exhibitions.
This scheme operates under the provisions of the EC General Block Exemption Regulation (No 800/2008), and Section 5 in particular. More information on the provisions of the scheme can be found here, or contact Melvyn Waumsley on 01463 244 474
Local Authorities
Contact the State Aid Unit for further information.