Business Diary: Funding & Support - June 2013
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Business Guidance & Advice
Enterprise Nation will be hosting a nationwide series of classes on starting and running a business.
Event Dates: 1st June 2013-23rd November 2013
Innovation Support
Budget of £19m for SMEs and entrepreneurs developing new innovative technologies in the energy sector.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Guidance & Advice
Female-run companies have the chance to compete for cash prizes, global visibility and valuable investor contacts.
Entry Deadline: 1st June 2013
5th
Business Development Funding
Budget of £5.75m to compensate farmers in Scotland that suffered financial loss due to extreme weather conditions in 2012-13.
Application Deadline: 5th July 2013
7th
Networking & Support Events
The Coventry and Warwickshire LEP launches a new programme matching businesses with experts to provide coaching and mentoring services.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Funding and support competition for start-ups, early stage and expanding businesses in the North East of England.
Entry Deadline: 7th June 2013
10th
Business Development Funding
The fund provides loans to SMEs in the manufacturing, engineering or tradable services sectors.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
11th
Business Development Funding
Funding of £5.9m available to be split between project development and production in the Scottish arts, screen and creative industries.
Application Deadline: 1st July 2013
12th
Environmental Support
Budget of £20m to aid green sector businesses in the West Midlands to develop new markets, skills, products and jobs.
Application Deadline: 9th August 2013
Business Guidance & Advice
Bath and North East Somerset Council and Business West have launched a series of workshops and clinics on starting and growing a business.
Event Dates: 12th June 2013-25th September 2013
Business Guidance & Advice
BIS offers a helpline for queries on starting or running a business and signposting to locally available funding and business support.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
13th
Business Development Funding
The Co-Fund NI initiative offers equity finance for small businesses with growth potential.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
14th
Business Development Funding
The DEGF has extended its remit to offer more funding opportunities for SMEs including grants, loans, capital and equity finance.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
16th
Business Guidance & Advice
Enter the Local Business Week competition for the chance to win a ‘Gold Package’ business listing.
Entry Deadline: 16th June 2013
17th
Business Guidance & Advice
Legal Advice Service: Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service launch a free online advice service for employers and employees.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Research & Development Support
Funding between £1,000 and £4,000 for product development, equipment and marketing support for businesses in Torbay.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
19th
Innovation Support
£20m funding available to businesses across Scotland. It is aimed at developing research and innovation, enterprise growth and business competitiveness.
Application Deadline: 12th August 2013
21st
Networking & Support Events
The Onsite Insights National Visit Programme allows firms to attend best practice workshops hosted by award winning companies.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
25th
Business Guidance & Advice
Go ON UK provides support to SMEs in developing digital skills in their workforce.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
26th
Business Guidance & Advice
UKTI's programme provides SME exporters with training and support to help grow their international trade capacity.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Networking & Support Events
The Innovation Network hosts premium networking events and offers access to knowledge and facilities for businesses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Research & Development Support
Up to £40,000 in research and development grants for start-ups, micro-enterprises and SMEs based in Northern Ireland.
Application Deadline: 23rd July 2013
27th
Business Guidance & Advice
Carbon Trust offers a dedicated advice service to help businesses become more energy efficient.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Guidance & Advice
The FSB and Liverpool Chamber of Commerce will hold an event at which SME exporters will receive guidance, information and advice from experts.
Event Date: 27th June 2013
28th
Business Guidance & Advice
Cumbria Growth Hub offers free, one to one planning advice for rural businesses in Cumbria.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Networking & Support Events
The business and management education programme has opened for a new round of applications.
Application Deadline: 28th June 2013
Business Development Funding
Investment Loans: £10m of investment to help Teeside businesses bid for new contracts.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
