Business Diary: Funding & Support - October 2014
1st
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Matched funding scheme for ambitious business ideas in South Yorkshire.
Application Deadline: 30th November 2014
Competition Funding
Growth Competition: New round open for entrepreneurs aged 18-25 can apply for the chance to win up to £50,000 to support their growth plans.
Entry Deadline: 1st October 2014
Business Support Services
IT Support: Support and guidance for digital SMEs, opening on 5 November 2014.
Published Date: 1st October 2014
2nd
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Support: Mentoring and advice for young entrepreneurs in Wales.
Published Date: 31st October 2014
6th
Business Development Funding
SME Funding: Grant between £10,000 and £250,000 available to SMEs in Lincolnshire to help cover 20% of project costs.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Grant support for a variety of growth projects in the West Midlands.
Application Deadline: 24th October 2014
Competition Funding
IT Funding: Funding competition for firms developing innovative mobile app ideas.
Entry Deadline: 6th October 2014
7th
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Homes and Communities Agency funding scheme for housing development projects.
Application Deadline: 25th March 2015
8th
Environmental Support
Business Funding: Equity fund for opportunities in the renewable energy and energy efficiency sectors.
Application Deadline: 31st December 2014
9th
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Welsh Government funding for young farmers setting up agricultural holdings.
Application Deadline: 28th November 2014
10th
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: RBS and NatWest loan funding for small firms across the UK.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
13th
Competition Funding
Business Funding: Sage competition for firms to win funding for professional mentoring.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2014
14th
Competition Funding
Innovation Competition: Prize fund of £210,000 split between six companies who create innovative solutions to help connect buildings, communities, services and the environment.
Entry Deadline: 14th October 2014
15th
Business Support Services
Skills Support: Skills workshops for firms in the Durham area.
Published Date: 15th October 2014
Environmental Support
Business Funding: Government fund for R&D projects aimed at developing carbon-cutting technology.
Application Deadline: 29th October 2014
16th
Networking & Support Events
Business Support Event: Free event to help manufacturing, engineering and chemical businesses in the Tees Valley.
Event Date: 16th October 2014
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Welsh Government fund for projects supporting the use of the Welsh language.
Application Deadline: 7th November 2014
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Funding for infrastructure projects in the Greater Norwich area.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2014
19th
Competition Funding
Entrepreneur Fund: Prizes worth £100,000 available for students or recent graduates with enterprising ideas that can be turned into a business.
Entry Deadline: 19th October 2014
Competition Funding
Innovation Support: Funding of up to £21,550 for businesses based in the Vale of White Horse.
Application Deadline: 19th October 2014
20th
Networking & Support Events
Business Event: Advice and networking event for British SMEs.
Event Date: 19th November 2014
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Funding for SME development in the East Midlands region.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
21st
Business Guidance & Advice
Support Events: Pinetree events offering advice to entrepreneurs in October, November and December 2014.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Job Creation Support
Business Funding: UK Steel Enterprise fund for job creation in Northern England and Midlands regions.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Match funding scheme for creative firms creating jobs in the Hastings, Tendring and Thanet areas.
Application Deadline: 1st February 2015
Job Creation Support
Recruitment Funding: Manchester Metropolitan University funding for firms to take on graduates for internships.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Innovation Support
Business Support: Free advice and support programmes for businesses in the Black Country area.
Event Date: 10th November 2014
22nd
Innovation Support
Business Funding: Vouchers for SMEs to access expert advice.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Research & Development Support
Business Funding: Funding for English nuclear firms' growth and R&D projects.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
24th
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Funding for childcare and nursery businesses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
27th
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: European fund to help SMEs support and train their workforce.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Fund for small businesses in the North East of England area.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
28th
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: Funding for firms in the Gainsborough region.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Innovation Support
Business Funding: Funding for medical technologies for firms in Wales.
Application Deadline: 10th December 2014
29th
Competition Funding
Business Funding: Competition for businesses developing innovative transport solutions.
Application Deadline: 17th November 2014
Business Support Services
Support Hub: Support and advice for SMEs in the Wortley area of Leeds.
Published Date: 29th October 2014
30th
Environmental Support
Business Funding: Funding for green businesses in the West Midlands area of England.
Application Deadline: 14th November 2014
Competition Funding
Business Funding: Competition for firms developing innovative technology for disabled people.
Entry Deadline: 16th January 2015
31st
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Support: PwC programme offering financial mentoring and advice for SMEs.
Published Date: 31st October 2014
Business Guidance & Advice
Business Support: KPMG support programme for small businesses.
Application Deadline: Ongoing
Competition Funding
Business Mentoring: £10,000 available for businesses to win professional business mentoring.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2014
Business Development Funding
Business Funding: A total of €80,000 available for businesses offering sustainable urban mobility measures.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2014
Innovation Support
Innovation Award: Monthly prize of £2,000 available to UK business owners aged between 16-30.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2014
Innovation Support
Support Fund: Pilot scheme with a total of £20m available to businesses who deliver product that deliver reductions in electricity demand.
Entry Deadline: 31st October 2014
Innovation Support
Innovation Fund: Vouchers of £4,000 for businesses who partner with Knowledge Providers in Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2014
Innovation Support
Product Development: Share of £250,000 available for SMEs to develop interactive apps that can be used in healthcare.
Entry Deadline: 31st October 2014
Job Creation Support
Recruitment Fund: Grants of up £20,000 available to help companies in Scotland employ staff who can improve their resource efficiency.
Application Deadline: 31st October 2014
