Scotland (Edinburgh)

In one day get clear on your funding options, get ready with credible plans, and get funded through pre‑matched 1‑2‑1 meetings with real decision‑makers, covering commercial finance, equity investment, grant support and more.

FUEL Scotland is powered by UMi with the support of our national partners including Department for Business and Trade, NatWest Accelerator, CO4CH, and Purbeck Guarantee Insurance, helping businesses access the right expertise and funding to go further.

Secure your place

Grab your Early Bird ticket for £25 +VAT - Ends 27 Mar (Standard £45 + VAT).

Why attend

FUEL brings the funding ecosystem together including banks, investors, community funds, angels and grant support, so you can cut through the noise and move from insight to action in a single day.

What’s on (agenda)

• 09:15 – 09:30 · Welcome and introductions

• 09:30 – 10:00 · Opening keynote

• 10:00 – 10:30 · Demystify and understand the types of available funding

• 11:00 – 11:30 · Diagnose your real finance problem

• 11:30 – 12:15 · Present your numbers clearly and credibly

• 11:30 – 12:15 · Build a pitch and deck that tells your fundable story

• 11:30 – 12:15 · Plan your cash flow and future finances

• 12:45 – 13:30 · Identify your top funding risks

• 12:45 – 13:30 · Prepare the paperwork that speeds up a yes

• 12:45 – 13:30 · Access funding and support locally

• 14:15 – 14:45 · Founder panel

• 16:45 – 17:15 · From insight to action: your funding roadmap

Meet the Money – confirmed funders

1‑2‑1 “Meet the Money” sessions run across the day and connect you with providers of commercial finance, equity investment, grant support and more. You’ll be matched in advance to the most relevant funders for your business from:

• Allica Bank – Challenger Bank

• Barclays – High Street Bank

• The FSE Group – CDFI Lender

• Sallyport Commercial Finance – Invoice Finance

• Creative UK – Sector Specialist Loans

• Scottish Enterprise - Debt Finance Team

• Maven Capital Partners – Private Equity & Growth Capital

• NatWest – High Street Bank

• Scottish Enterprise - Equity Investment Team

• Santander – High Street Bank

• Skipton Business Finance – Invoice Finance

• Tier One Capital – Property Finance

• DSL Business Finance Limited – CDFI Lender

• Cumberland Building Society – Secured Lending

• UMi Get Funding – Funding Navigation (Finance, Investment & Grants)

Funders are subject to change

Venue, travel & access

• Venue: Murrayfield Stadium, Roseburn Street, Edinburgh, EH12 5PJ. Located just to the west of Edinburgh city centre, the stadium is one of Scotland’s landmark venues with extensive event space and strong public transport links.

• By car: The stadium benefits from easy access via major routes into the city, including the A8 (Corstorphine Road) and the A71 corridor, with straightforward connections from the Edinburgh City Bypass. On‑site private parking is available for over 800 vehicles for eligible events and bookings.

• By rail/tram: Haymarket Station is the nearest rail hub, around a ten to fifteen‑minute walk from the stadium. The dedicated Murrayfield Stadium tram stop provides fast, direct links from both the city centre and Edinburgh Airport, with regular services throughout the day.

• By bus: Several Lothian Buses services run close to Murrayfield Stadium, including routes 12, 26, 31, 22, 30, and the Airlink 100 for airport connections.

• From Edinburgh Airport: The tram provides the most direct connection from the airport to the stadium, with frequent services and a short journey time. Car or taxi travel from the airport is typically quick in normal traffic conditions.

• Accessibility: Murrayfield Stadium provides wheelchair access and accessible facilities. If you have specific requirements, please contact us in advance so we can make arrangements.

Good to know for delegates

• 1‑2‑1 matching: We’ll use your registration details to match you to the most relevant lenders and advisors.

• What to bring: A brief outline of your funding need, and if you have recent management accounts, a simple cash‑flow view, and (if relevant) a short deck, bring them to aid your conversations. If you don't have these things, don't worry, the agenda sessions will help you develop them.

• Wi‑Fi & mobile: Complimentary venue Wi‑Fi; coverage is good across the event spaces.