The new programme has been developed in conjunction with the Scottish Government and aims to support and grow a strong green heat supply chain that can deliver at scale in all areas of Scotland with partner agencies Highlands and Islands Enterprise and South of Scotland Enterprise.

The Green Heat Innovation Support Programme is open to manufacturers of heat network components, heating products (including all types of heat pumps, and thermal storage) as well as energy efficiency products, components and technology including heat storage and digital/smart controls.

Applications will be open for:

• Research and development grants: Either through application for an R&D grant/feasibility study directly to SE or through the EU Clean Energy Transition Partnership
• Capital support grants called the Regional and SME Investment Subsidy Scheme
• Procurement: Competitive CAN DO calls in specific areas

Scottish Enterprise director of economic opportunities and climate Suzanne Sosna said: “The Green Heat Innovation Support Programme will build the Scotland-based engineering and manufacturing supply chain to support local and global markets as we develop sustainable heating solutions.

“We are committed to delivering a just transition to a greener economy through our net zero programmes. The scale of opportunity is significant and fast-growing against a backdrop of consumer demand and the need for energy security.

“Our role is to enable businesses to innovate in the green heat market, attract investment, create jobs and expand internationally.”

The programme launches a year since Scottish Enterprise outlined its commitment to decarbonising heat during events at COP26 in Glasgow and follows the launch of the Scottish Government’s Heat in Buildings Supply Chains Delivery Plan.

Find out more about the Green Heat Innovation Support Programme