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Local and national support

Business Development Grant - Bridgend County Council

The Business Development Grant will support SME's in Bridgend County Borough to diversify, decarbonise and grow which will contribute to creating a vibrant and strong local economy.

Argyll and Bute Small Business Development Grant

Grants to support a range of business development including improvements in productivity, competitiveness, skills, growth, sustainability, resilience, profitability, innovation or net zero transition.

Office for Product Safety and Standards

Are responsible for building national capacity for product safety, for the development of products. They work at the front line with businesses, local and national regulators

Support for small businesses – BT

BT offers support from cyber-security to tech support with an extensive range of help for small businesses.

General Product Safety Regulations (GPSR)

The EU's new GPSR replaces the 2001 GPSD, effective 13 Dec 2024, with key changes impacting UK-EU trade. It applies to non-food goods but excludes Great Britain (England, Scotland, Wales).

Northumbria University - Business Engagement

Provides a combination of services around R&D and consultancy and R&D funding.

Selby Community Enterprise Professional Support

The Selby Centre is a centre of excellence for collaborative charity and social businesses working together to create community wealth and support.

Connected Northern Ireland

The knowledge connection for businesses in Northern Ireland.

Amazon Small Business Accelerator

The upgraded Accelerator is now available on Amazon and offers a suite of free-to-use resources for all startups, entrepreneurs and small or medium-sized businesses.

This is Me

This is Me is a supported employment agency that can help people with disabilities, chronic illnesses, or mental health conditions gain support and empowerment.

Regional Debt Fund - West Midlands

Loans and equity investment available to eligible businesses.

SME Development Grant - Fife Council

Fife Council’s SME Development Grant provides financial support to help Fife-based small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to develop and grow.

Software development - electronic filing

Contact Companies House to discuss the development of filing software requirements.

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief for Corporation Tax

Information and guidance on claiming tax relief for research and development costs.

Crawley Greentech Business Growth Fund

Business based in Crawley that operate in the green-tech or low-carbon sectors are able to apply for grants of between £10,000 and £175,000 .

Barnet Business Start-up Programme

A programme of guidance and support for people starting or growing a business in Barnet.

West Midlands SME Grant Programme

Grant funding for businesses in the West Midlands towards growth and innovation

West Midlands SME Grant Programme – Cannock Chase

The West Midlands SME Grant Programme is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and offers grant support of between £2,500 - £7,500 for start-ups, and £5,000 - £100,000 for existing SMEs.

West Midlands SME Grants Programme

Grant funding for businesses across West Midlands

Crawley Small Business Grant Scheme

Funding to support the creation of new businesses, grow existing businesses and create jobs in Crawley.

Agri-tech Growth and Resources for Innovation

Providing free business support to companies involved in agri-tech, food manufacturing & logistics in the Marches area.

Economic Development grant scheme

Shetland Islands Council financial assistance to assist applicants with the costs related to developing projects, where projects meet key eligibility and will result in extensive local benefits.

Boost Business Lancashire Growth Hub (DS)

Information on the local Growth Hub service covering Lancashire.

Michelin Development

Offers support to businesses unsecured loans and business support covering a range of topics.
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