Scottish EDGE

We give Entrepreneurs the EDGE. We discover, invest in and nurture their ideas, which transform lives and build a stronger Scotland.

Evelyn McDonald, CEO of Scottish Edge

Scottish EDGE is a funding competition aimed at identifying and supporting Scotland’s innovative, high growth potential entrepreneurial talent.

Scottish EDGE has so far awarded over £29.6m+ supporting 712 businesses which in turn have boosted the Scottish economy with a further 4,420 jobs and an additional £787m turnover.

Scottish EDGE and STV come together to support entrepreneurs and start-ups across Scotland.

As part of this collaboration, we launched our EDGE Award; the STV Growth EDGE Award. This award is open to consumer-facing businesses. The winner of the award, will receive a gifted membership to the STV Growth Fund.

Find out more about Scottish EDGE and how you can apply for funding by visiting their website.

Read the full press release by clicking here.

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