The Fife Investment Fund provides financial support to Fife-based businesses looking to invest in and grow their business or reduce their carbon emissions to reach net zero.

The fund offers a fully repayable grant of up to £10,000, or 70% of the overall project costs (whichever is lower). The terms and conditions of the fund include:

• no interest or any other charges
• an initial payment holiday of 6 months
• up to 24 months to fully repay the grant following the initial payment holiday

The funding can be used in a number of ways, including:

• purchasing plants and machinery
• property improvements
• product development
• process improvements
• training
• market development

This service is funded by Fife Council's Economic Development Team and delivered by Business Gateway Fife.

You may be eligible if you:

• are a small to medium-sized business (SME)
• are based in Fife
• can show that the funding will help increase turnover and/or employment in your business, or help it move toward net zero emissions

You'll need to work with a Business Gateway adviser, who will advise if you should apply.

This is a free service.

Small to medium-sized businesses based in Fife that aim to invest in and grow their business, or reduce their carbon emissions.

Applications can normally be approved within a week.

Visit the InvestFife website to find out more and contact Business Gateway Fife.