Business Diary: Funding & Support - February 2014
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Business Development Funding
Voucher Scheme: The Government has launched an initative offering new businesses vouchers of up to £2,000 to help finance business support.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Research & Development Support
Grant Funding: Grants of up to £1 million are available to support R&D activity in the High Performance Technology sector.
Application Deadline: 28th February 2014
Business Development Funding
Grant Funding: North West SMEs operating in the chemical sector are being invited to apply for grants up to a maximum value of £500,000.
Application Deadline: 28th March 2014
4th
Start Up Support
Start Up Services: Individuals looking to start their own business can access support including skills training and networking opportunities.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
5th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Firms can access one-to-one business advice, skills workshops, networking events and office space rental services.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Business Growth: BtheB offers grants for start ups and growing firms, as well as apprentice recruitment funding and one-to-one support.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Growth: Start up and existing firms can access face-to-face advice covering areas such as finance and business planning.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Research & Development Support
Business Accelerator: The programme aims to support small and early stage firms in preparing to apply for funding and investment.
Event Dates: 5th-6th February 2014
6th
Networking & Support Events
Support Event: Newcastle Science City, NECC and Age Inclusive Ltd will host a seminar for businesses on ageing workforce issues.
Event Date: 6th February 2014
7th
Start Up Support
Start Up Incubator: The Hive offers a range of services including access to training and networking events and one-to-one mentoring support.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
10th
Innovation Support
Business Incubator: Technology start ups can access dedicated co-working space and equipment.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Start Up Support
Start Up Loans: SMEs can apply for a package of support which includes funding, mentoring, one-to-one coaching and a business helpline.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
11th
Innovation Support
Technology Support: The HDTI offers consultancy support covering areas including product design and healthcare app development.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
14th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Businesses in Liverpool can join the IFB Club and access services including meeting spaces, networking events and a dedicated brokerage service.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
17th
Environmental Support
Energy Fund: The LCNF has re-opened to applications for funding to support the development of low carbon and energy saving projects.
Application Deadline: 4th April 2014
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Start ups and SMEs can access services including tailored business advice, mentoring, incubation and education programmes.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Growth Competition: Entrepreneurs aged 18-25 can apply for the chance to win up to £10,000 to support their growth plans.
Application Deadline: 5th March 2014
Innovation Support
Grant Funding: South West of England SMEs can apply for grants of between £25,000 and £150,000 to support the development of innovative projects.
Application Deadline: 10th March 2014
18th
Start Up Support
Business Accelerator: Start ups in the North West of England can access services including free office space, equipment and mentoring.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Research & Development Support
IP Support: As part of a new UK IPO support package, Scottish SMEs can access guidance and training as well as an IP health check tool.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
20th
Research & Development Support
Grant Funding: Rural businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for funding of up to £250,000 to support research projects.
Application Deadline: 20th February 2014
Environmental Support
Waste Management Fund: A new £3.8 million fund has launched to help Scottish firms develop green infrastructure projects.
Start Date: 20th February 2014
21st
Environmental Support
Environment Support: Firms can access tools and collaboration and networking opportunities to help them value their natural capital.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
24th
Business Development Funding
Grant Funding: The Welsh Government launches a £250,000 fund to support construction SMEs in increasing their development activity.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2014
Job Creation Support
Voucher Scheme: A scheme offering funding towards the cost of training apprentices and existing heating engineers has been extended.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
25th
Networking & Support Events
Regulator Events: HSE and the Legionella Control Association will host events on legionella regulatory compliance and risk management.
Event Dates: 25th February 2014-30th April 2014
Innovation Support
Business Incubator: Incub offers a range of support from impartial advice to collaboration with firms to develop innovative ideas.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
26th
Competition Funding
Innovation Competition: Applicant firms can win investment of up to £2 million to support the development of innovative retail solutions.
Application Deadline: 26th February 2014
27th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Manufacturing and tech-based SMEs can access support to grow their business while minimising costs and environmental impact.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
28th
Competition Funding
Start Up Competition: Micro entities in the North West of England can compete for the chance to win £10,000 of sales support advice.
Application Deadline: 28th February 2014
Business Support Services
Business Incubator: Santander has launched an incubator for fast-growth small firms in Lverpool.
Application Deadline: 7th March 2014
