The Digital Development grant is for West Lothian-based businesses that want to introduce new digital capabilities into their workplace or processes, in order to:

• reduce (non-staff) operational costs
• improve market share
• increase revenue
• improve cyber security
• move the business online

Yes, if your business:

• is based in West Lothian
• is a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
• has been trading for at least 6 months
• operates in:
  • Construction
  • Creative Industries
  • Engineering, Design and Manufacturing
  • Food & Drink (Manufacturing / Processing)
  • Life Sciences (Including Health Technology and MedTech)
  • Electronics and Software
  • Renewable Energy
  • Tourism
  • Businesses operating outside these sectors may still be eligible where proposed projects demonstrate clear strategic alignment with the Council’s economic priorities.

Eligible projects will typically:

• enhance the digital skills of your workforce
• purchase software or digital hardware
• improve your IT infrastructure
• build an e-commerce website
• develop an app

This is a free service.

Businesses based in West Lothian that wish to improve their digital connectivity.

Once your eligibility and suitability have been confirmed, your application can be approved within 10 working days.

Your business should have a business plan for growth and up-to-date financial records to submit with your application.

Before registering your interest in this grant, please review our business funding guide on our website. In this guide, you will find helpful information regarding our priorities, our key sectors and pre-application eligibility criteria.

Visit the Invest in West Lothian website for more information.