£7,500 for full-time businesses and £2,500 for part-time businesses, covering up to 50% of eligible costs (or up to 70% for priority projects including applicants under 30, net zero measures, cruise market development, childcare, and Uist repopulation zone)OpenFind Business Support Scotland

Outer Hebrides Young Enterprise Support Scheme - OHYESS

Summary

OHYESS provides grant funding to new and growing businesses in the Outer Hebrides that have been trading for less than 5 years. Grants of up to £7,500 for full-time businesses (or £2,500 for part-time) are available to cover capital purchases, funding 50% of eligible costs — or up to 70% for younger applicants, net zero projects, childcare, and other priority areas. The scheme is delivered by the Comhairle nan Eilean Siar Business Gateway team.

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Regions:Highlands and IslandsOuter HebridesScotlandUK Wide

Sectors:RenewablesEnergyRecyclingTourismCreative IndustriesFood and DrinkInformation TechnologyLife SciencesHealth SciencesResearch and DevelopmentInnovationManufacturingChildcareConstructionTraditional Industries

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Last verified: 26 March 2026