Businesses in East Dunbartonshire are being offered support to tap into fresh funding, as well as opportunities to grow skills, sales and contacts.
Briefings are being held in Kirkintilloch and Milngavie to help local entrepreneurs and enterprises apply for a:
- Green Business Support Grant – for projects that reduce environmental impact, improve energy efficiency and contribute towards net-zero goals
- Cyber Security Grant – for projects that strengthen digital security, protect business data and safeguard against online threats, helping businesses to operate safely and with confidence
To apply for either of these discretionary grant schemes, you must attend a briefing session – organised by Business Gateway East Dunbartonshire – which will provide more details and information:
- Tuesday 16 September 2025 – noon-1pm in Kirkintilloch Town Hall, Union Street, Kirkintilloch, G66 1DH – register via bgateway website
- Thursday 18 September 2025 – 5.30pm-6.30pm in Ellangowan Social Club, 9 Douglas Street, Milngavie, G62 6PA – register via bgateway website.
Up to £2,500 is available from each fund. Discretionary grants will be allocated in line with the eligibility requirements and criteria for the schemes, which are being financed via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Business Gateway East Dunbartonshire is a Council service that supports start-ups and existing firms in the area. Fully-subsidised, free assistance is available – whether you’re based in commercial premises or at home.
Business Gateway East Dunbartonshire offers a range of assistance for enterprises large and small, new and established.
It regularly organises events to help support local entrepreneurs and enterprises.
Coming up:
- 'Women Can' Roadshow – Wednesday 17 September (10am-3.30pm), in Kirkintilloch Town Hall – aimed at supporting women to start their own enterprises. Explore challenges, skills, strengths and practical strategies to overcome potential barriers. Book via the bgateway website.
- The networking group ED-Net has relaunched. It's a great way to share ideas, opportunities and inspiration, as well as learning and networking. Group meetings are free and open to all businesses within East Dunbartonshire – regardless of size or sector. Book via the bgateway website.
For more information, visit the bgateway website, email business.support@eastdunbarton.gov.uk or call 0141 578 8530.
Councillor Paul Ferretti, Convener of the Council’s Place, Neighbourhood and Corporate Assets Committee, said, “Business Gateway East Dunbartonshire offers a range of assistance for enterprises large and small, new and established. The service is just one of the ways the Council supports shops, service providers and firms locally – helping to strengthen the economy and employment opportunities.”
