Business Diary: Funding & Support - September 2013
2nd
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Advice: Free workshops led by retail expert Kate Hardcastle are available for businesses based in Lancashire.
Event Dates: 2nd-18th September 2013
Import & Export Support
Export Funding: SMEs can access up to €18,750/£15,000 in funding to help them target new cross-border export markets.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Innovation Competition: Young entrepreneurs can compete for four prizes of £1,000 to be awarded for the most innovative business ideas.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2013
3rd
Research & Development Support
Supply Chain Fund: Funding of £120m is available to support the development of the UK Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
4th
Import & Export Support
Export Support: The UK Trade and Investment service allows small firms to utilise the services of trade teams across the world.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Innovation Support
SME Support Programme: London based micro businesses can access expert support to develop their products and target new markets for growth.
Application Deadline: 22nd September 2013
5th
Networking & Support Events
Construction Event: The Construction Industry Training Board will host a networking event on hiring and training apprentices.
Event Date: 11th September 2013
6th
Environmental Support
Advice Service: Businesses can access specialist advice and on site support to help reduce their energy, water and raw material costs.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
9th
Business Support Services
Construction Support: Coventry SMEs can access expert advice and support on the use of new sustainable and green building technologies.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Grant Funding: Birmingham and Solihull SMEs can access grants of up to 15,000 to implement their growth and expansion plans.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Equity Funding: FW Capital offers single-round debt, mezzanine and equity investments of between £350,000 and £1.25 million.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Job Creation Support
Technology Funding: Northamptonshire SMEs can access grants of up to £100,000 to enable growth and job creation in the technologies sectors.
Application Deadline: 28th October 2013
11th
Business Support Services
eCommerce Support: SMEs can access mentoring services and workshops on developing their online presence.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
12th
Innovation Support
Start Up Incubator: The LCI helps start ups in high growth sectors to prepare for investment and launch innovative products and services.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
13th
Environmental Support
Environmental Funding: SMEs can access funding of up to £30,000 to support projects which aim to encourage consumers to recycle.
Application Deadline: 13th September 2013
Business Support Services
Growth Incubator: Growing businesses can access office space and facilities along with the Central Working partnership network.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
16th
Competition Funding
Digital Funding Competition: Firms can compete for five awards of £25,000 for the development of innovative commercial prototypes.
Application Deadline: 16th October 2013
Business Development Funding
Match-Funding: The Welsh Government has launched a new fund offering up to £25,000 per application, to support the development of BIDs.
Application Deadline: 29th November 2013
Start Up Support
Start Up Incubator: Manchester start ups can access office space and support services in areas such as sales and marketing and HR.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
17th
Start Up Support
Start Up Accelerator: Start ups can access a mentoring programme, office facilities and a 4-week mentoring tour of the US.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
18th
Networking & Support Events
Business Seminars: Rawlinsons launches a series of seminars and workshops to support SMEs to improve their cash flow management.
Event Dates: 18th September 2013-15th October 2013
Business Support Services
Advice Services: Branduin offers a range of services, including business clinics, to help SMEs achieve their business goals.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
20th
Innovation Support
Business Incubator: Firms can access office and meeting facilities as well as start up incubation and mentoring services.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
23rd
Start Up Support
Start Up Incubator: Firms can access support services including incubation services, staff training and graduate recruitment.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Environmental Support
Environmental Funding: SMEs can access loans of between £25,000 and £250,000 to support commercial renewable energy projects.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Research & Development Support
Research and Development Grants: Belfast firms can access up to £40,000 in funding to test the commercial potential of a concept.
Application Deadline: 23rd October 2013
Competition Funding
Housing Competition: Firms are encouraged to bid for a share of £400 Million to support private rental schemes.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2013
24th
Innovation Support
Business Incubator: Firms can access services including incubation, knowledge transfer partnerships and the Innovation Voucher Scheme.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
26th
Innovation Support
Science Incubator: Coventry, Warwickshire and Solihull firms can access services including incubation, and routes to market development.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
27th
Business Support Services
University Partnerships: Firms that partner with Sheffield Hallam can access services including business training and consultancy.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
30th
Business Development Funding
Voucher Scheme: SMEs can access funding of up to £3,000 to cover the costs of a high speed broadband connection to their premises.
Application Deadline: 30th September 2013
Competition Funding
Start Up Competition: Start ups across East Anglia are being encouraged to compete for a business support package worth £30,000.
Application Deadline: 25th October 2013
Business Development Funding
Business Grants: Telford and Wrekin and Staffordshire firms can apply for 50% match-funded grants of between £1,000 and £10,000.
Application Deadline: 4th November 2013
