Business Diary: Funding & Support - July 2013
1st
Competition Funding
Funding competition aimed at UK based entrepreneurs and SMEs.
Application Deadline: 7th August 2013
Competition Funding
Santander launches an awards scheme giving social enterprises in the North West of England the chance to win funding and business support.
Entry Deadline: 1st July 2013
Business Guidance & Advice
Support scheme to help developers of low carbon electricity projects make investment decisions ahead of market changes coming into effect in 2014.
Application Deadline: 1st July 2013
2nd
Business Guidance & Advice
The Waste and Resources Action Programme (WRAP) offers environmental advice and support for all UK firms.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Guidance & Advice
Boost Business offers a range of nationally funded support programmes for growing established and innovative start-up businesses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
3rd
Business Guidance & Advice
The UKTI service offers a 12 month programme of strategic support to experienced exporters to diversify into new markets.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
5th
Business Guidance & Advice
Service offering information, research support and events for start ups and businesses across Scotland.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Guidance & Advice
Service offering guidance and events, including workplace visits, on health and safety for Scottish firms.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Competition fund aimed at SMEs who wish to bring innovative concepts or prototypes to success in the market place in support of CSL.
Entry Deadline: 5th July 2013
9th
Business Guidance & Advice
EEF, in partnership with UKTI, offers services to help manufacturing firms achieve sustainable growth and do business overseas.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Research & Development Support
Funding up to €21,000, mentors, incubation and advice for web based technology start ups located anywhere in the world, in exchange for 8% equity.
Application Deadline: 9th August 2013
10th
Business Development Funding
Loans of up to £50,000 per project, aimed at creating jobs and product development for small businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
15th
Networking & Support Events
The Department for Employment and Learning operates tailored recruitment and training programmes for Northern Ireland employers.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
17th
Research & Development Support
Income Streams: Up to £5,000 per project to create or enhance new income streams for businesses.
Application Deadline: 30th November 2014
19th
Business Guidance & Advice
Incubator: A centre offering office space, mentoring and business support services for start ups in Caerphilly.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
22nd
Business Development Funding
Capital Grants: Grants of up to £50,000 are available to support capital investment projects in Lancashire businesses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
23rd
Environmental Support
Energy Grant: A scheme offering grants of up to £1,000 towards the cost of energy improvements for Leicester SMEs has been launched.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
24th
Business Guidance & Advice
Support is available for startups and existing SMEs, including mentoring, networking events, workshops and one-to-one advice.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
25th
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Event: HURST will host two events to emphasise overseas trading opportunities for firms in the North West of England.
Event Date: 25th July 2013
Networking & Support Events
Information Network: Businesses can access new trading opportunities, European tenders and contracts, IP services and more.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
26th
Business Guidance & Advice
Start-up Incubator: Businesses can access one-to-one advice, workspace, training seminars, networking events and more.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
29th
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Advice: Worcestershire businesses can gain access to financial advisers and assistance with financial issues.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
30th
Business Guidance & Advice
Start Up Incubator: Technology start-ups can access expert guidance, one-to-one mentoring and networking opportunities.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
