Recent figures from a government report show that there has been a 9% drop in the number of UK companies actively innovating, down from 45% in 2018-2020 to 36% in 2020-2022. As always, the detail is important as there are sector and size nuances which we will come back to, but overall this trend coupled … Read more
What Is Business Innovation Funding? Business innovation grants can help fund enterprises of all sizes who want to carry out research and development activities, such as feasibility studies or developing prototypes. As a general rule there are also a few loans available, particularly from industrial bodies and regional investment agencies to carry out sector specific … Read more
What Is Energy Efficiency Funding? Energy efficiency grants can help businesses who want to carry out improvements at residential or commercial sites that specifically reduce the carbon footprint and energy usage whilst carrying out day to day activities. As a general rule there are also a few loans available, particularly from local authorities to make … Read more
What Is Property Development Funding? Property development funding, such as grants and loans can help businesses who want to carry out residential or commercial property development or renovation activities. A funding injection can help developers carry out their activities faster or undertake larger projects than if they were relying on their existing financial resources. More … Read more
This week’s grant deadline blog covers schemes for starting a business, business innovation, business growth and buildings and renovation activities. Businesses can take time to review the documentation and application procedures for each scheme before deciding to apply. This blog provides examples of upcoming deadlines for the middle of May 2024. 1. Starting a Business … Read more
This blog provides details of some of the latest UK business grant schemes, covering topics such as energy efficiency, business growth, purchasing equipment and business innovation. Businesses of all sizes can apply for grants that provide a financial boost to help achieve project success. 1) Energy Efficiency There are 450 energy efficiency schemes availableEnergy efficiency … Read more
Although at Get Business Grants we’ve created the perfect grant finding resource for business owners and professionals looking to fund their ambitions, there are some basic skills that help make this quest more productive. These are not specialist skills, but just a set of 3 pointers that will help you get the most out of … Read more
This week’s grant deadline updates are relating to schemes for recruiting and developing staff activities, including training, purchasing key capital equipment for your business, energy efficiency equipment and carbon reduction methods and business innovation activities, including research and development. This blog provides examples of upcoming deadlines for the middle of May 2024. 1. Recruit and … Read more
This latest update highlights several new UK business grant programmes across key areas, such as energy efficiency, business growth, innovation, and building improvements. New and established businesses can apply for grants that provide a financial boost to help achieve project success. 1. Energy Efficiency There are 430 energy efficiency schemes availableEnergy efficiency funding covers the … Read more
Business funding from public organisations typically comes in the form of grants and means an opportunity for finance for your business operations that is not repayable, like conventional loans. Most grants come with an application deadline that a business must meet in order to be considered for funding. This deadline means providers can then focus … Read more
