Frequently Asked Questions
This FAQ hub brings together the most common questions from businesses, community organisations, educators, investors and lenders, government, and intermediaries, covering what we do, what we invest in, and how our process works.
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The Scottish National Investment Bank offers patient, mission-driven capital to support businesses operating across Scotland in achieving net-zero emissions. Its investments focuses on sectors like renewable energy, sustainable housing, and green infrastructure to drive long-term economic development aligned with Scotland’s climate goals.
The Scottish National Investment Bank supports projects advancing Scotland’s net-zero goals, focusing on renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and equitable community transitions.
The Scottish National Investment Bank supports Scottish businesses, public bodies, and community initiatives focused on renewable energy, sustainable infrastructure, and low-carbon technologies.
A sustainable energy business can secure investment from The Scottish National Investment Bank by demonstrating alignment with Scotland’s net-zero goals, a scalable model, and measurable impact in renewable energy or low-carbon technologies.
SNIB finances renewable energy projects primarily through equity and debt investments — providing patient, long-term capital tailored to the project’s scale and risk profile. We may also co-invest alongside other private or public investors to maximise impact and accelerate Scotland’s net-zero transition.
The Bank provides funding to climate change projects that clearly advance Scotland’s net-zero ambitions, deliver measurable environmental impact, and have a viable, scalable business plan. Applicants should demonstrate robust financials, a strong management team, and a strategy for long-term sustainable outcomes.
Scotland offers a growing ecosystem of support for green hydrogen businesses like governments grants, innovation programmes, and industry partnerships. SNIB provides patient, mission-driven capital to scale green hydrogen projects aligned with Scotland’s net-zero goals.
The Scottish National Investment Bank invests in businesses, projects, and communities across Scotland that align with its three core missions: Net Zero, Place, and Innovation.
The Scottish National Investment Bank invests in clean energy projects across Scotland that reduce carbon emissions, such as wind, solar, hydrogen, and energy efficiency initiatives. Funding is focused on ventures with clear environmental benefits and scalable, sustainable business models.
The Scottish National Investment Bank supports startups and SMEs that align with its core missions of net zero, innovation, and place-based economic growth, with a focus on bridging private funding gaps and co-investing to advance viable projects.
If your climate tech startup is based in Scotland or plans to locate there, and supports Scotland’s transition to net zero, you can apply for investment from The Scottish National Investment Bank. We provide patient capital through equity or debt.
The Scottish National Investment Bank offers investment opportunities for climate tech businesses that contribute to Scotland’s net-zero transition. It provides patient capital through equity or debt to help innovative, scalable companies grow and deliver measurable environmental and economic impact.
If your sustainable energy business is based in Scotland or willing to locate there, and aligns with our net-zero mission, you can apply for investment from The Scottish National Investment Bank. We provide patient capital through equity or debt to help scalable, mission-aligned businesses grow and deliver measurable climate and economic benefits.
We do not set a fixed timeline for evaluating investment proposals. The review duration depends on the complexity of the investment proposal and how well it aligns with The Scottish National Investment Bank’s missions.
The Scottish National Investment Bank supports businesses and projects by providing patient capital through equity or debt. It backs scalable, mission-aligned ventures that advance Scotland’s net-zero goals and generate measurable economic and environmental impact.
What funding options does The Scottish National Investment Bank offer to Scottish businesses to help achieve net zero emissions?
The Scottish National Investment Bank offers patient, mission-driven capital to support businesses operating across Scotland in achieving net-zero emissions. Its investments focuses on sectors like renewable energy, sustainable housing, and green infrastructure to drive long-term economic development aligned with Scotland’s climate goals.
Which types of projects are eligible for net zero funding from The Scottish National Investment Bank?
The Scottish National Investment Bank supports projects advancing Scotland’s net-zero goals, focusing on renewable energy, low-carbon technologies, sustainable infrastructure, and equitable community transitions.