The Scottish Recycling Fund is operated by Zero Waste Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Enterprise, to develop key sorting, repair and reprocessing capacity for eligible waste materials, and additional remanufacturing capacity in Scotland.
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The Renewable Energy Investment Fund (REIF) provides financial assistance for projects that will:
• Deliver energy from a renewable source, reduce the cost of renewable energy or provide key solutions for renewable energy generation
• Provide benefit to the economy of Scotland
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Priority will be given to projects which require investment levels above £400,000 (the upper limit of the existing District Heating Loan Scheme)
Assists a new start-up company or individual entrepreneur to investigate the viability of a new export orientated business or proposition.
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The maximum grant funding available for a High Potential Start-Up feasibility study is 50% of eligible expenditures. The maximum level of grant funding currently available is €15,000.
Whilst many companies are seeking to strengthen their key offering in target markets through developing novel products and services, some may be relatively new to formal R&D processes. The R&D Fund - Small Projects provision is to support companies
The purpose of the study is to provide the necessary information to enable the company (and Enterprise Ireland) to come to firm conclusions regarding the project's viability.
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The maximum grant funding available for a Technical Feasibility Study is 50% of eligible expenditures to a maximum grant of up to €35,000
This application should be used for projects relating to:
• diversification of income
• improving health and safety
• start-up support for young fishermen
• limitation of the impact of fishing on the marine environment and adaptation of fishing to the protection of species
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
As described in guidance
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Environmental monitoring
Prevent and protect against illegal movement of people and goods
This application should be used for projects relating to:
• investments in equipment or on board aimed at reducing the emission of pollutants of greenhouses gases and increasing energy efficiency
• new fishing gear contributing to energy efficiency
• engine replacements and modernisations
This application should be used for projects relating to:
• innovation in fisheries
• conservation measures and regional cooperation
• innovation linked to the conservation of marine biological resources
• protection and restoration of marine biodiversity
• inland fishing
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
As described in guidance
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Fish for animal feeding
Fish for human consumption
Prevent and protect against illegal movement of people and goods
This application should be used for projects relating to:
• innovation in fisheries
• improving the value of your fishery products, improving the quality of your fishery products, or how to use unwanted catches
Geographical Coverage: National
Budget:
As described in guidance
Sector of Activity:
Fish for animal feeding
Fish for human consumption
Prevent and protect against illegal movement of people and goods