Business Diary: Funding & Support - March 2014
3rd
Environmental Support
Grant Funding: Yorkshire SMEs in the biorenewables sector can apply for funding of between £12,800 and £32,000 to invest in capital equipment.
Application Deadline: 3rd March 2014
Innovation Support
Innovation Fund: A new £40 million fund has launched to support the development of innovative solutions for the UK aerospace sector.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Innovation Support
Innovation Support: Small and mid sized firms can access subsidised support including advice surgeries, tailored consultancy and research clubs.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Support Services
Business Funding: FundMap allows businesses to search for grants and other forms of finance available to the UK technology sector.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
4th
Networking & Support Events
Business Workshops: IWP and Welcome to Yorkshire will hosts a series of workshops to help businesses improve their sales techniques.
Event Dates: 4th March 2014-18th November 2014
5th
Import & Export Support
Export Support Event: A seminar will be held at Birmingham Chamber of Commerce to support Midlands SMEs looking to enter overseas markets.
Event Dates: 5th-5th March 2014
Business Support Services
Regulation Support: SMEs can sign up to an agreement with their local council as part of the rollout of a national scheme to help cut red tape for businesses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Networking & Support Events
Networking Event: LEN will be hosting the next of its quarterly speaker events for early stage businesses on 5 March 2014
Event Date: 5th March 2014
7th
Job Creation Support
Job Creation Fund: The Growing Places Fund launches its second round of loan financing to support growth and create jobs across the LEP area.
Application Deadline: 7th March 2014
Innovation Support
Technology Support: Businesses can access expert advice and support as well as the opportunity to work with with a range of 3D equipment.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
10th
Business Support Services
Business Accelerator: The Scotland-based start-up and early stage business accelerator and incubator open for applications from 10 March 2014.
Start Date: 10th March 2014
Environmental Support
Transport Fund: Manufacturers can apply for grants of up to £8,000 to support the production of ultra-low emission vans.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Environmental Support
Environment Grants: Eastern Agri-Tech announces two new funds to support innovation and enhance productivity in agriculture.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Innovation Competition: Start ups in the education sector can apply for the chance to win a place on a new European incubator programme.
Application Deadline: 17th March 2014
Start Up Support
Start Up Fund: Winchester City Council is offering start up grants up to a maximum value of £1,000.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
11th
Research & Development Support
R&D Support: HMRC will be hosting workshops for hi-tech SMEs on the range of financial and other support available from the Government.
Event Dates: 11th March 2014-18th June 2014
Start Up Support
Business Accelerator: The technology start up incubator and international business network has opened a new office in London.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
12th
Competition Funding
Support Competition: Entrepreneurs and SMEs can pitch their business ideas for the chance to win a support package worth £25,000.
Application Deadline: 13th July 2014
13th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: BIC offers a range of services including incubation, support for software firms and an innovation programme.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
14th
Business Support Services
Business Growth: Yorkshire Bank offers specialist support for key business sectors as well as workshops, seminars and networking events.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
17th
Business Development Funding
Industry Fund: Welsh SMEs in the advanced materials and manufacturing sector can apply for grants of between £1,000 and £50,000.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2014
Business Development Funding
Business Growth: SMEs, particularly innovative, high growth and/ or environmental firms, are invited to apply for grants of up to £100,000.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Environmental Support
Agriculture Fund: Farmers in the 77 catchment areas can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to support works that will enhance water quality and reduce pollution.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2014
18th
Business Support Services
Business Network: SMEs can access a range of online support, and can also meet with their local 'business doctor' for a free healthcheck.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Job Creation Support
Apprenticeship Fund: Firms in the arts and culture sector can apply for a part wage grant for traineeships, apprenticeships and paid internships.
Application Deadline: 21st March 2014
19th
Competition Funding
R&D Competition: The Technology Strategy Board launches a competition for UK-China partnerships developing sustainable manufacturing processes.
Application Deadline: 26th March 2014
Networking & Support Events
Business Training: SCBSS announce a new workshop programme covering areas such as recruitment, business planning, websites and social media.
Event Dates: 19th March 2014-19th June 2014
20th
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Guidance: Brake launches a new website offering a range of tools and online resources aimed at fleet and road safety professionals.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
21st
Innovation Support
Business Accelerator: The programme aims to support technology-focused start ups in launching innovative solutions for the banking sector.
Application Deadline: 21st March 2014
Start Up Support
Start Up Services: Plymouth-based entrepreneurs can access a range of options including workshops, information sessions and one-to-one advice.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
24th
Start Up Support
Business Loans: The Government's StartUp Loans scheme has been extended to Scotland.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Job Creation Support
Business Growth: SMEs can apply for grants of between £25,000 and £150,000 to support projects which enhance growth and create jobs.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Business Grants: EZBRS launches a new round of funding support for business rates liabilities incurred by SMEs in the seven Enterprise Zones.
Application Deadline: 3rd June 2014
Start Up Support
Business Incubator: Start ups developing innovative retail solutions can compete for the chance to take part in the 15-week programme.
Application Deadline: 17th April 2014
25th
Start Up Support
Business Accelerator: ignite100 is now inviting applications for its mentorship-led start up accelerator programme.
Application Deadline: 5th May 2014
26th
Environmental Support
Business Network: PKGTBA aims to support business to business collaboration in the renewable and clean technologies sector.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
27th
Research & Development Support
R&D Support: East Midlands SMEs can enter into collaborative research projects with the University in order to enhance the development of new solutions.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
28th
Business Support Services
Business Workshop: Visit Somerset and Visit England are running workshops for tourism businesses affected by the recent floods.
Event Dates: 28th March 2014-1st April 2014
31st
Environmental Support
Grant Funding: Farming businesses can apply for funding to support the development of facilities to reduce the risk of water pollution.
Application Deadline: 31st March 2014
Start Up Support
Start Up Services: Ulster Bank has launched a new app providing information, insights and guidance for Northern Ireland start ups.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Start Up Competition: Seed, start-up or early stage businesses in Ireland can compete for the chance to win a share of a €280,000 prize pot.
Application Deadline: 30th May 2014
Business Development Funding
Business Grants: Grants of up to £4,500 are available to support SMEs affected by the recent flooding.
Application Deadline: 4th April 2014
Business Development Funding
Industry Fund: BIS is offering grants of up to a maximum of £40,000 to support projects which encourage consumer enagagement with science.
Application Deadline: 16th May 2014
