The following eligibility and selection criteria apply to all co-funded consultancy opportunities, such as the Pilot and FOCUS Consultancy Fund.

APPLICATION CRITERIA

To apply to FOCUS you must meet all of the following criteria.

Companies must be:

  • Based in Scotland

  • Be a screen sector company producing film, TV or animation content for broadcast or distribution

  • Have no access to expert business development support in house or through a parent company

  • Able to provide full access to operational and financial affairs of the business

  • Willing to take part in monitoring and evaluation work

  • Willing to invest significantly in your company's development

  • In a position to accept de minimus aid

From all of the eligible applications received, your application will be assessed against the following selection criteria:

Selection Criteria

- Commitment to growth and change

- Ability to benefit from FOCUS

- Appropriate ambition 

SELECTION PROCESS

All eligible applications were assessed by the FOCUS team according to the Selection Criteria listed above. External panelists were brought in to give additional input as needed.

Please also check the Application Guidelines and Terms and Conditions.