£8m Business Basics Fund launched to help small firms become more digital
The government has today announced details of a new Business Basics Fund, targeting £100bn in untapped economic potential. more»
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Ideas Mean Business: 24 young entrepreneurs named as Britain’s next innovators
National research agency Innovate UK has named 24 young entrepreneurs as winners of its inaugural Ideas Mean Business programme, giving a platform to Britain's next generation of innovators. more»
£700,000 fund opens to help local communities take back control of the high street
Local groups across England are invited to apply for grants from a new fund worth £700,000 to help regenerate local high streets with community-run businesses more»
100 Disrupters puts up £100,000 for young entrepreneurs in Scotland
One of Scotland’s most successful entrepreneurs is offering grants of £100,000 to young people in Scotland positively disrupting the nation and helping their communities. more»
Applications open for Open Up Challenge with £2.5m up for grabs
Independent innovation charity Nesta has announced details of a £2.5m prize fund for the second stage of its “Open Up Challenge”. more»
Farmers invited to bid for cash from £60m countryside productivity fund
The government has launched the scheme to help Britain's agriculture sector become more competitive and prepare for growing interest in UK produce once the country leaves the EU. more»
Young entrepreneurs could win startup funding from Innovate UK competition
Support for young entrepreneurs who win the competition will include funding for activities or resources related to their idea, including travel and training costs. more»
Treasury puts up £2m prize fund for fintech innovation in renting sector
The government has challenged Britain’s fintech innovators to develop new apps that will help renters boost their credit scores and get on the housing ladder, with £2m set aside for winning applicants. more»
Autumn Budget 2017: R&D tax relief climbs to 12 per cent, but small firms left out
The Autumn Statement 2017 introduced an increase to the R&D tax relief as the government looked to accelerate business innovation and economic output. more»
Innovate UK provides £18m funding boost for manufacturing projects
Some 130 manufacturing organisations, representing 63 projects, will receive funding as part of the Innovate UK investment. more»
