Business Diary: Funding & Support - January 2014
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Start Up Support
Start Up Funding: SMEs can apply for part funding of up to £15,000 towards the cost of renting new premises over the first four years.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Investment Fund: Aspire offers equity financing of between £100,000 and £2 million to support the growth of women-led businesses in the UK.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Job Creation Support
Business Grants: ESI offers grants starting at £10,000 to support business growth and the creation of sustainable jobs in the county.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Services are available to both start ups and existing firms, including incubation, training and mentoring.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
3rd
Business Support Services
Business Growth: A range of services are available to start ups and firms looking to export, as well as an advice helpline and email support.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Start Up Competition: StartUp Britain is inviting firms to compete for the chance to win a year’s marketing services support from an agency.
Application Deadline: 3rd January 2014
6th
Start Up Support
Start Up Fund: Ulster Bank is offering farmers in Northern Ireland access to an unsecured loan of up to £25,000 and support services.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Firms can access services including knowledge transfer partnerships, consultancy, commercialisation and sector hubs.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Advertising Competition: SMEs developing innovative digital solutions for the advertising sector can compete to win a share of £100,000.
Application Deadline: 6th January 2014
Research & Development Support
R&D Grants: The EU is inviting SMEs to apply for grants of up to £2.5 million to support product development projects.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
7th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Firms can access services including consultancy, professional training, collaborative research and business events.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
8th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Firms can access a range of support including research and collaboration services, graduate placements and facilities hire.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
9th
Job Creation Support
Training Support: SMEs can apply for free employee training to suit the needs of their business.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
10th
Competition Funding
Investment Competition: Science, technology and knowledge firms can compete for the chance to pitch their ideas to potential investors.
Application Deadline: 10th January 2014
13th
Start Up Support
Start Up Grants: Creative industry start ups can apply for business support and the chance to pitch for up to £10,000 of grant funding.
Application Deadline: 13th January 2014
Business Development Funding
Business Loans: RBS and NatWest have launched a fund offering loans of up to £250,000 to support firms affected by the recent storms.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Start Up Support
Start Up Funding: Smarta launches a £112 Million fund offering loans of up to £9,950 to support businesses in their first 12 months of trading.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Job Creation Support
Job Creation Fund: SMEs offering b2b services can apply for funding towards the cost of employing a graduate.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
14th
Start Up Support
Start Up Training: Businesses can register for a series of workshops on web development, social media and marketing.
Event Dates: 14th January 2014-28th March 2014
Start Up Support
Start Up Services: Firms can apply for a package of support including adviser meetings, training and business plan development.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
15th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Mentor Net is a matching service, linking experienced mentors with SMEs in the south of England.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
16th
Start Up Support
Start Up Incubator: Successful SMEs will receive access to office, IT and meeting spaces, as well as intensive executive education.
Application Deadline: 16th January 2014
Start Up Support
Start Up Services: Firms can access telephone and email support as well as a free business start up course that takes place once a month.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
17th
Start Up Support
Start Up Accelerator: The University of Southampton incubator is aimed at supporting high-tech, high-growth businesses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
20th
Innovation Support
Innovation Network: KPMG has launched an initiative to connect early stage technology start ups with the consultancy's client base
Start Date: 20th January 2014
Business Development Funding
Investment Fund: The SSF is offering early stage businesses the chance to apply for equity investment funding from £20,000 upwards.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Firms can access services including knowledge transfer partnerships, workplace training and environmental support.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
21st
Business Support Services
Business Growth: HotSW has launched a new business support service for start ups and growing firms based in rural Devon and Somerset.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
22nd
Innovation Support
Business Accelerator: Tech, science and engineering firms can access services including incubation, IP landscaping and start up support.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
27th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Firms can access services including incubation, training and workshops, student placements and research projects.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Innovation Support
Innovation Fund: Scottish SMEs can apply for grant support to undertake technology audits and feasibility studies.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Manufacturing Fund: SMEs can apply for funding of up to £30,000 to support projects increasing the use of recycled materials.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Start Up Support
Business Accelerator: Female-led start ups are being invited to apply to a 13 week programme including mentoring and grant assistance.
Application Deadline: 27th January 2014
28th
Research & Development Support
R&D Funding: Individuals and organisations can apply for FLIP awards to support knowledge transfer in the bioscience community.
Application Deadline: 28th January 2014
Start Up Support
Start Up Services: High growth start ups can apply for a range of support including team management, funding strategy and business planning.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
29th
Competition Funding
Innovation Competition: BIS and the Technology Strategy Board will invest up to £75 million in collaborative low carbon vehicle projects.
Application Deadline: 29th January 2014
Innovation Support
Voucher Scheme: SMEs can apply for vouchers worth €5,000 to support the development of innovative products, services and processes.
Application Deadline: 29th January 2014
Competition Funding
R&D Competition: A prize pot of £1.5 million is available for business-led collaborative projects developing networked intelligent sensor systems.
Application Deadline: 29th January 2014
30th
Import & Export Support
Export Services: Firms can access support including networking opportunities, coaching and an International Trade Club membership.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Invoice Finance: Small businesses can sign up to the platform for free to begin trading their invoices with investors.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Investment Fund: MMC Ventures Ltd has launched a new round of the fund to enable individuals aged 18-35 to invest in UK high-growth businesses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
31st
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Mentoring: Accord is inviting entrepreneurs to apply for a place on a 13 week mentoring programme in the Netherlands.
Application Deadline: 31st January 2014
Business Support Services
Business Incubator: Bizspace provides office facilities across the UK to suit the needs of businesses of all types and sizes.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
