Business Diary: Funding & Support - July 2014
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Competition Funding
Competition Support: EU entrepreneurs with cleantech ideas can compete for the chance to win up to €10,000 and a place on the Climate-KIC Accelerator.
Start Date: 1st July 2014
4th
Innovation Support
Innovation Fund: SMEs can apply for a business rate rebate to enable investment in growth, innovation and the creation of new jobs.
Application Deadline: 4th July 2014
7th
Competition Funding
Export Competition: European entrepreneurs are being invited to apply for the chance to win a place on an exchange scheme in Brazil.
Application Deadline: 15th July 2014
Innovation Support
Innovation Fund: NWES is inviting businesses in Norfolk and north Suffolk to apply for up to £25,000 to support innovation.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
8th
Import & Export Support
Export Support: The EU Commission has launched a new portal to help SMEs find public support services to help them expand overseas.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Networking & Support Events
Business Seminar: City of London will host a seminar targeting entrepreneurs who own or are looking to start a crowdfunding platform.
Event Date: 8th July 2014
Networking & Support Events
E-business Event: City of London will host a seminar for businesses on how to develop a social media marketing strategy.
Event Date: 8th July 2014
14th
Business Support Services
Construction Support: The National Federation of Builders has launched a new five-day programme to help construction SMEs become BIM ready.
Event Dates: 14th July 2014-5th November 2014
Business Development Funding
Business Grants: St Helens Council launches a £1m fund offering start up grants of up to £5,000 and business grants of up to £10,000.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Environmental Support
Environment Support: SMEs across the Lowlands and Uplands of Scotland can access support to help them improve sustainable business practices.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
15th
Networking & Support Events
Business Workshop: UKTI is running a workshop for technology start ups on how to pitch their business to investors.
Event Date: 15th July 2014
16th
Start Up Support
Start Up Incubator: Start ups developing apps or web-based services are being invited to apply to a 10-week incubator programme.
Application Deadline: 1st September 2014
Start Up Support
Start Up Accelerator: Global startups in the IoT and Connected Devices space are being invited to apply for a place on a three-month accelerator programme.
Application Deadline: 25th August 2014
17th
Networking & Support Events
HR Event: HR2day is inviting North East SMEs, particularly those in the processing and chemical sectors, to attend a free seminar on employment law.
Event Date: 17th July 2014
20th
Start Up Support
Start up Accelerator: Global start ups are being invited to apply for a new European accelerator focussed on products with a hardware component.
Entry Deadline: 20th July 2014
21st
Networking & Support Events
E-Business Event: AppsBuilder will host a week long online event to help SMEs learn how to develop successful mobile marketing strategies.
Event Dates: 21st-25th July 2014
22nd
Innovation Support
Innovation Fund: Grants of between £2,500 and £10,000 are available to support the development of innovative products and solutions.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Job Creation Support
Job Creation Fund: Loans of between £500,000 and £1 million are available to support projects which will boost economic growth and create jobs.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
24th
Import & Export Support
Export Event: UKTI will be hosting a workshop in Budapest for UK automotive and aerospace firms on exporting opportunities in the CEE region.
Event Date: 24th July 2014
25th
Business Guidance & Advice
Export Guide: UKTI has published new guidance for businesses interested in doing business in and with Italy.
Published Date: 24th July 2014
28th
Innovation Support
Innovation Fund: Scottish Enterprise are offering SMEs based in Scotland grants of up to £5,000 to help with product development.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
29th
Competition Funding
Competition Fund: IC tomorrow is offering four £25,000 awards for the development of innovative solutions in the area of entertainment ‘on the move'.
Application Deadline: 29th July 2014
30th
Networking & Support Events
Business Workshop: City of London will host a workshop on UK VAT tax rules and the VAT impact of cross border trading within the EU.
Event Date: 30th July 2014
Import & Export Support
Export Event: The London Chamber of Commerce and Industry will host an event for firms looking for advice on doing business in Colombia.
Event Date: 30th July 2014
31st
Business Development Funding
Skills Funding: Creative businesses can access investment funding of up to £500,000 to support the delivery of innovative skills projects.
Application Deadline: 31st July 2014
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Growth: New West Sussex Council site for accessing local business opportunities.
Published Date: 31st July 2014
