Get Business Support for Creative, Digital, and Tech
The Fife Tay Region - Dundee, Angus, Fife and Perthshire - offers a wide range of support for businesses including the creative, digital, and tech sectors. This guide will help you navigate the various resources and opportunities available to help propel your business to new heights. Get in touch and we can help you navigate - call +44 (0)1382 432483 / +44 (0)7951 380403 or email info@tayscreen.com.
Business Support Resources
Advice and Financial Assistance
Scottish Enterprise
R&D Grants: Funding for research and development projects that lead to innovative new products, processes, or services.
SMART: SCOTLAND: Grants for feasibility studies and R&D projects aimed at developing new products or processes.
Creative Scotland
Open Project Funding: Supports a wide range of creative projects, including those in digital media and technology.
Targeted Funding Programs: Designed to support specific sectors like screen and digital, providing tailored financial assistance.
Dundee City Council
City Development-Economic Growth Team: impartial advice across all resources.
Business Growth Fund: Financial support for businesses looking to expand or innovate within the city.
Property Assistance Fund: Grants for refurbishing or improving business premises in Dundee.
Incubators and Accelerators
Elevator Dundee
Offers business advice, mentoring, and networking opportunities for startups and growing businesses in the creative, digital, and tech sectors.
TechCube Dundee
Provides workspace, mentorship, and resources for tech startups, helping them scale and succeed.
Creative Dundee
A network that supports creative industries through events, projects, and platforms that promote collaboration and innovation.
Digital Dundee
A portal for the creative, digital tech sectors in Dundee and the wider Tay Cities region.
Networking and Collaboration
Chambers of Commerce
Dundee & Angus Chamber of Commerce offers networking events, business support, and advocacy for local businesses.
Meetup Groups and Industry Events
Engage with local tech meetups, creative industry events, and digital gatherings to connect with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators.
Job Portals and Recruitment Agencies
Utilise local job portals and specialized recruitment agencies to find skilled professionals in the creative, digital, and tech sectors.
Business Development and Advisory Services
Business Gateway Dundee
Offers free advice, workshops, and resources for businesses at all stages, from startups to established companies looking to grow.
Scottish Development International (SDI)
Provides support for businesses looking to expand internationally, including export advice, market intelligence, and connections to global networks.
Marketing and Promotion
TayScreen & Digital Dundee
Use our websites and social media platforms to promote your business and connect with the local creative, digital, tech community.
Media Outlets
Engage with local newspapers, radio stations, and online news platforms to increase your business's visibility and reach within Dundee and beyond. These include BBC Scotland, STV, DC Thomson and Tay FM Radio, Digit and All Media Scotland.
So take advantage of our support ecosystem system for businesses including the creative, digital, and tech sectors. With access to financial assistance, incubators, networking opportunities, talent, advisory services, and top-notch infrastructure, your business can thrive in the vibrant Fife Tay region.