Shetland Islands Council and Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Start-up grants for new businesses in Shetland

Up to £4,000No closing date statedShetland Islands only

Grant of up to £4,000 for newly established or pre-start businesses in Shetland to cover capital, marketing or training costs. Suits people planning a new full-time business in Shetland.

What it pays for

  • Starting up
  • Equipment
  • Training and hiring
  • Growth

Conditions to know about

Applicants can be individuals (pre-start) or businesses established up to 12 months before application. Must show at least 2 of the listed outcomes. Projects in direct competition with other local businesses will not be considered. Must attend a Business Gateway start-up workshop or webinar. Some grant is claimed retrospectively. Items bought before approval are ineligible. Subject to funds availability.

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 Shetland Islands
The funder’s wording
Funding is available to new businesses in Shetland.
You are an individual, a company or partnership or a sole trader
The funder’s wording
Applicants can be:
The business has fewer than 250 people

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Source: Find Business Support Scotland: funding. 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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Listed under Equipment, Training and hiring, Starting up, Growth, England, Shetland Islands

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