Scottish Enterprise

Life Sciences Accommodation Programme

£250,000 to £4,000,000Closes 28 Oct 2027 (350 days)Scotland

Capital funding for construction and fit-out of new life sciences laboratory and manufacturing space in Scotland, aimed at experienced property developers, universities and investment partners. Tenant-specific fit-out support is also offered to life sciences companies.

What it pays for

  • Premises

Conditions to know about

Applicants must have experience and financial ability to deliver, show market demand, and control the site (ownership or long-term lease). Project must be within the Scottish Enterprise area. Universities eligible only for commercial company use. Quarterly stage one deadlines; the page also says the programme has an always-on process. Tenant fit-out support: minimum project cost £1 million, minimum request £15,000, up to 40%/30%/20% of capex by enterprise size. Support may include repayment or financial-return terms.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Scotland
The funder’s wording
Your project must also be located within the Scottish Enterprise area.
You are a company or partnership or a university
The funder’s wording
The following businesses can apply for funding: UK-registered property developers and investment vehicles

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Source: Scottish Enterprise: business grants and funding calls. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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