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Fully Funded Solar Panels
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Fully Funded Solar Panels

Solar partnership brings boost for businesses in Babergh and Mid Suffolk A new pilot partnership is…
Heritage Funding
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Heritage Funding

Funding to protect local heritage On the 2 April, the government announced that communities in England…
Creative Enterprise Business Builder
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Creative Enterprise Business Builder

The Creative Enterprise Business Builder is a grant initiative designed to support companies who work…
Made Smarter Adoption Programme
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Made Smarter Adoption Programme

Boosting UK manufacturing growth across the East Of England The Made Smarter Adoption programme connects manufacturers…
Donate Your Old Laptop
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Donate Your Old Laptop

Donate your old laptop to Community Action Suffolk now Your old laptop could make a huge…
Government seeks your views on response to US tariffs
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Government seeks your views on response to US tariffs

Following the 10% reciprocal tariffs on a range of products announced by the Trump administration,…
Tech Hub Monthly Webinar
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Tech Hub Monthly Webinar

Join this Tech Hub webinar from Enterprise Nation, where communications specialist Sue Keogh will share key…
TV Advert Competition
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TV Advert Competition

Constant Contact, in partnership with Enterprise Nation, has just unveiled a game-changing opportunity for the…
New Workplace Recycling Rules
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New Workplace Recycling Rules

New rules simplifying recycling for workplaces in England come into effect The government has announced that…
Workplace Health and Wellbeing
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Workplace Health and Wellbeing

The Good Health @ Work programme is a free initiative, funded by Suffolk County Council.…
Free AccessAble Training
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Free AccessAble Training

Local businesses and organisations can now benefit from access to FREE licenses to Disability Essentials…
Small business podcasts
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Small business podcasts

Whether you’re starting out or scaling up, the right advice makes all the difference. Enterprise…
Female Founder Toolkit
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Female Founder Toolkit

Download a free, practical guide that shines a light on resources that can help build…
Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme
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Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme

Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs The Farming in Protected Landscapes programme is a part…
Procurement Act 2023 Goes Live
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Procurement Act 2023 Goes Live

The government is transforming procurement for the public sector via the Procurement Act 2023 (which…
StartUp Idea of the Year
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StartUp Idea of the Year

Apply for the Monzo x Enterprise Nation small business grant to win up to £10,000…
Managing Health and Safety
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Managing Health and Safety

HSE guidance The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has guidance on managing health and safety and…
Heat Network Efficiency Scheme
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Heat Network Efficiency Scheme

Heat Network Efficiency Scheme – Department for Energy Security & Net Zero The Heat Network Efficiency…
Royal Countryside Fund
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Royal Countryside Fund

The Royal Countryside Fund are launching a UK-wide Supporting Rural Communities grant programme on 10…
Mid Suffolk Taxi Bus Sale
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Mid Suffolk Taxi Bus Sale

Travel for Less The Mid Suffolk Taxi Bus – currently operating the TB02 Stowmarket Circular via…
FSB Self Employment Research
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FSB Self Employment Research

Publishing the first chapter of its new research into self-employment, FSB called on Government to…
Digital Markets Competition Regime
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Digital Markets Competition Regime

Competition and Markets Authority New powers for the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) came into force…
Low Carbon Heating
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Low Carbon Heating

Have your say on low carbon heating The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero has…
The New Fair Payment Code
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The New Fair Payment Code

Small Business Commissioner and FSB progressing crackdown on late payments To further progress recent commitments to…
Energy Ombudsman News
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Energy Ombudsman News

Energy Ombudsman extends access to small businesses Small businesses with fewer than 51 employees are now…
Major Government Export Awards
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Major Government Export Awards

UK SMEs called to apply for major government export awards The Department for Business and Trade’s…
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
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Boiler Upgrade Scheme

Through the Boiler Upgrade Scheme, your business could get a grant to cover part of…
Suffolk Economy Strategy
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Suffolk Economy Strategy

New strategy aims to propel Suffolk’s economic growth and position the county at the forefront…
Skills and Innovation Centre
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Skills and Innovation Centre

Full speed ahead for £18m Skills and Innovation Centre   Mid Suffolk District Council’s plans for an…
HMRC Small Business Support
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HMRC Small Business Support

New support for small business HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) have just launched a new interactive…
Good Health at Work
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Good Health at Work

The Good Health @Work programme is designed to support micro, small and medium businesses in…
Manufacturing Trends Report
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Manufacturing Trends Report

Manufacturing Trends and Drivers Over the Next Five Years and Beyond A report has been produced…
New Transport Goes Live
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New Transport Goes Live

And they’re off! Mid Suffolk Taxi Bus and Rural Connect now operational in Mid Suffolk Mid…
The Budget for Small Businesses
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The Budget for Small Businesses

Watch a recording of the FSB Webinar, which unpacks the Autumn 2024 budget announcements and…
Counterfeit Banknotes
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Counterfeit Banknotes

Protecting Small Businesses from Counterfeit Banknotes The FSB is encouraging small businesses to sign up to…
Port Operations Webinar
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Port Operations Webinar

About the series From Innovate UK, this webinar Port Operations Webinarseries is designed to showcase cutting-edge…
National Rural Conference
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National Rural Conference

This year’s National Rural Conference hosted by the Rural Services Network (RSN), served as a…
Rural Services Network Autumn Budget
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Rural Services Network Autumn Budget

The Chancellor’s Autumn Budget 2024 presents a critical juncture for rural communities across the UK. As…
Call for employers to inspire young people
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Call for employers to inspire young people

Employers, we invite you to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of your…
House of Lords debate on rural priorities
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House of Lords debate on rural priorities

The Rural Services Network have written a spotlight piece on the debate, titled: Unpacking the House…
Two new passenger transport services coming to Mid Suffolk
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Two new passenger transport services coming to Mid Suffolk

Following the allocation of two Mid Suffolk District Council rural transport grants, two new passenger…
BT Apprenticeship Fund Programme
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BT Apprenticeship Fund Programme

Fast, straight forward access to apprenticeship funding for small businesses, charities and the public sector On…
Innovate UK Net Zero Heat Programme
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Innovate UK Net Zero Heat Programme

Net Zero Heat Innovate UK’s Net Zero Heat programme works with key partners to overcome barriers…
Sudbury Jobs Fair
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Sudbury Jobs Fair

Thursday 7th November 9:30am – 12:00noon The Arts Centre, Market Hill, Sudbury CO10 2EA Jobs and Skills Fair Are…
Agri Tech and Food Tech Funding
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Agri Tech and Food Tech Funding

The final round of the £7.5m Innovate UK Agri-Tech and Food Tech Launchpad for Norfolk,…
Help with grants from The Growth Hub
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Help with grants from The Growth Hub

Grants for your business Suffolk businesses have access to a variety of grant schemes designed to…
New Fair Payment Code announced for small businesses
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New Fair Payment Code announced for small businesses

The government has today (19 September) unveiled new measures to support small businesses and the…
Free Support to Reduce Energy Costs
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Free Support to Reduce Energy Costs

Groundwork East is offering free support to help businesses understand their carbon footprint, reduce energy…
Eureka Globalstars Japan round three
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Eureka Globalstars Japan round three

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million to develop…
Innovate UK innovation loans future economy round 17
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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy round 17

UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to…
Boost for UK growth as start-up investment schemes extended
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Boost for UK growth as start-up investment schemes extended

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) and the Venture Capital Trust (VCT) scheme have now been…
UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey
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UK innovation diffusion and adoption survey

The Department of Science Innovation and Technology (DSIT) is conducting a survey of UK businesses.…
Mendlesham bus service launch
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Mendlesham bus service launch

Mendlesham bus service launch Mendlesham Parish Council are delighted to say that our new daily, Monday…
Funding to Improve Premises
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Funding to Improve Premises

Are you a High Street business, based in Babergh or Mid Suffolk, and looking to…
Transforming Public Sector Procurement
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Transforming Public Sector Procurement

Through the Procurement Act 2023 which comes into force on 28th October 2024, the government is…
Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: Round 16
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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: Round 16

Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: Round 16 UK registered businesses can apply for loans for…
Check what registering for VAT may mean for your business
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Check what registering for VAT may mean for your business

Check what registering for VAT may mean for your business Use this tool to estimate what…
Advertising Opportunity for Mid Suffolk Businesses
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Advertising Opportunity for Mid Suffolk Businesses

Advertising Opportunity for Mid Suffolk Businesses Following the distribution of some Mid Suffolk District Council rural…
Innovate UK No Limits
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Innovate UK No Limits

No Limits | Home | No Limits – Innovate UK (ukri.org) Discover opportunities relevant to you Develop…
Eagle Labs Academy
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Eagle Labs Academy

A digital learning platform to help founders start and scale their business. Covering the key aspects…
Unleash Your Business Potential in Suffolk with Innovation Funding!
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Unleash Your Business Potential in Suffolk with Innovation Funding!

Unleash Your Business Potential in Suffolk with Innovation Funding! Are you a Suffolk business looking to…
Stowmarket Town Centre Gateway Fund
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Stowmarket Town Centre Gateway Fund

Stowmarket Town Centre Gateway Fund Mid Suffolk District Council has created a £1.5million fund to enhance…
Find partners for UK-Singapore Collaborative R and D
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Find partners for UK-Singapore Collaborative R and D

Find partners for UK-Singapore Collaborative R&D   This website is a virtual marketplace to search and profile…
UK-Singapore Collaborative R and D 2024
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UK-Singapore Collaborative R and D 2024

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £5 million for the…
Smart grants: Jul 2024
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Smart grants: Jul 2024

Smart grants: Jul 2024 Opportunity status: Upcoming Funders: Innovate UK Funding type: Grant Total fund:£25,000,000 Publication date:23 July 2024 Opening date:25…
The Productivity Programme
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The Productivity Programme

The Productivity Programme gives you the tools, energy, confidence and connections to tackle your biggest business…
AI Upskilling fund
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AI Upskilling fund

About the AI Upskilling fund pilot The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently announced a £7.4…
Multiply Suffolk Increasing Numeracy At Work And Home
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Multiply Suffolk Increasing Numeracy At Work And Home

MULTIPLY Multiply Suffolk is here to deliver bespoke coaching, training, and mentoring to support you into…
Sizewell C aims to source 80% of workforce food from local area
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Sizewell C aims to source 80% of workforce food from local area

A new article on the Sizewell C website says the company has set a target…
Sponsor the Green Skills Summit
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Sponsor the Green Skills Summit

Green Skills Summit for High School students across Babergh and Mid Suffolk in Autumn 2024,…
Creative Catalyst Challenge fund for Creative Industries
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Creative Catalyst Challenge fund for Creative Industries

The Creative Catalyst Challenge Fund is open to Creative Industries SMEs registered and trading in…
Suffolk Tourism, Hospitality and The Arts Network Meet Up
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Suffolk Tourism, Hospitality and The Arts Network Meet Up

Networking and Industry Talks Where: The Food Museum When: Friday 20th September 10 am – 12 pm How…
Grant application workshop
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Grant application workshop

Online Grant application workshop August 12 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Are you a Suffolk entrepreneur with…
Made Smarter Funding To Meet The Needs Of Manufacturing SMEs
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Made Smarter Funding To Meet The Needs Of Manufacturing SMEs

Learn about our funding programme Funding is available to all organisations and industrial partners across all…
Net Zero Business Advisor Service
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Net Zero Business Advisor Service

FREE support for Suffolk enterprises to reduce energy costs and emissions Groundwork East, working in partnership…
Subsidised Sustainability Leadership Courses
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Subsidised Sustainability Leadership Courses

Two Subsidised Sustainability Leadership courses are being delivered through the UK Government’s Skills Bootcamps programme…
Business Innovation Support Scheme Grant Ends 1st September Apply Now!
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Business Innovation Support Scheme Grant Ends 1st September Apply Now!

The Business Innovation Support Scheme (BISS) is designed to support local businesses. It’s for businesses…
Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 16
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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 16

Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: Round 16 UK registered businesses can apply for loans for…
Accelerated Knowledge Transfer 3 (AKT3) 2024
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Accelerated Knowledge Transfer 3 (AKT3) 2024

Accelerated Knowledge Transfer 3 (AKT3) 2024 UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults can apply for…
Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2024 to 2025 Round 3
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Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2024 to 2025 Round 3

Knowledge transfer partnerships (KTP): 2024 to 2025 Round 3 UK registered academic institutions, RTOs or Catapults…
Santander X UK Awards 2024
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Santander X UK Awards 2024

The Santander X UK Awards 2024 The Santander X UK Awards 2024 are open for applications…
Women in Innovation Awards 2024/25
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Women in Innovation Awards 2024/25

Women in Innovation Awards 2024/25 Women within UK registered SMEs can apply for a share of…
Eagle Labs Academy
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Eagle Labs Academy

A digital learning platform to help founders start and scale their business. Covering the key aspects…
Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME round eight
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Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME round eight

Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME round 8 UK registered SMEs can apply for grant funding alongside…
Solutions for Sustainability
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Solutions for Sustainability

Discover how you can use low-cost digital solutions to address sustainability in manufacturing. Manufacturers have many…
FSB Small Business Index Survey
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FSB Small Business Index Survey

Small Business Index Survey As the UK General Election draws closer, FSB would like to hear…
University of Essex – Data Scientist and Biomedical Scientist Degree Apprenticeship Study
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University of Essex – Data Scientist and Biomedical Scientist Degree Apprenticeship Study

Kada Research have been commissioned by the University of Essex to test employer demand for a…
Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot: open for applications
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Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot: open for applications

Introduction The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently announced a £7.4 million pilot scheme…
Barclays Entrepreneur Awards open for nominations
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Barclays Entrepreneur Awards open for nominations

Barclays Entrepreneur Awards open for nominations We’re excited to announce that the ninth Barclays Entrepreneur Awards…
BridgeAI Supply Chain Demonstrator
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BridgeAI Supply Chain Demonstrator

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £2 million in grant…
The annual Tourism Business Survey for 2024 is now available
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The annual Tourism Business Survey for 2024 is now available

If you own/work in a Tourism, Leisure or Hospitality business in East Anglia, the annual…
Sudbury Bus Route Expands Service
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Sudbury Bus Route Expands Service

Route 753 travels between Bury St Edmunds, serving Long Melford, Acton, Great Waldingfield, Lavenham, Cross…
Travel support for UK businesses to attend European events, apply now!
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Travel support for UK businesses to attend European events, apply now!

Innovate UK is offering travel support for companies to attend consortia building events in Europe.…
Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot: open for applications
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Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot: open for applications

Introduction The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) recently announced a £7.4 million pilot scheme…
Women in Innovation Award 2024/25
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Women in Innovation Award 2024/25

Women within UK registered micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can apply for a share…
Advanced Machinery Innovation Fund
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Advanced Machinery Innovation Fund

Advanced Machinery Innovation Fund UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £1…
Eagle Labs Academy
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Eagle Labs Academy

A digital learning platform to help tech founders start and scale their business Covering the key…
Innovate UK Smart grants: April 2024
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Innovate UK Smart grants: April 2024

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £25 million for game-changing…
Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 15
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Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 15

Innovate UK innovation loans future economy: round 15 UK registered businesses can apply for loans for…
Funding Competition: Agri-tech and food technology, Eastern England – round 2 CRD
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Funding Competition: Agri-tech and food technology, Eastern England – round 2 CRD

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £4.5 million for business…