This is a new accelerator programme, running from November 2025 to February 2026, to support disabled entrepreneurs who want to expand their business. The initiative combines expert-led training, tailored funding advice and opportunities to connect with peers who have lived experience. There are twenty places available on the programme, which includes access to an £18,000 […]
Business & economy
New grants and loan schemes and the latest news on funding opportunities for businesses in Devon.
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CoSTAR Evolve
If you run a creative technology company and you are looking for specialist support and funding to take your business to the next level, you can apply for a place on the CoSTAR Evolve programme. CoSTAR Evolve is for tech businesses that are from or support the screen and/or performance sectors. The programme is open […]
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Resource efficiency for resilience and sustainability
UK businesses can apply for grants for innovative feasibility studies in novel, sustainable, low-carbon materials and manufacturing. The funding aims to assist the UK materials and manufacturing sector to be: Your project must focus on one or both of the following themes. Theme 1: Resource efficient and sustainable materials and manufacturing Theme 2: Seaweed processing […]
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Mid Devon Business Refresh Grant
Small businesses in Mid Devon can apply for a grant to help improve their premises. Refresh grants of up to £2,500 are available to help existing commercial, retail, leisure, hospitality and tourism businesses to refresh their look, with priority given to those in Mid Devon towns and villages. If you have an independent business with […]
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Skills Bootcamps: IT & Project Management
There is still time to sign up for the fully-funded Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps that help job-seekers and career changers in Devon to learn new skills and progress in the workplace. Devon County Council runs the Train4Tomorrow programme with funding from UK government and selects specialist providers to run the courses. One of the Skills Bootcamps […]
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Realising the Remarkable
Realising the Remarkable is a grant fund to support small independent retail businesses. It has been set up by Enterprise Nation and VistaPrint to help entrepreneurs start or grow their businesses, and reach their full potential. The fund will distribute a total of £30,000 to small businesses in the UK to help them realise their […]
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Farming Innovation Programme
There are new opportunities this autumn to apply for funding through the Farming Innovation Programme (FIP). The FIP provides investment in innovation, research and development to benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England. Defra awards FIP funding through a series of competitions, in partnership with UK Research & Innovation (UKRI). There are three upcoming FIP competitions: (Feasibility […]
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Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps
Devon County Council has announced that the latest Train4Tomorrow Skills Bootcamps are now live. This government-funded programme offers funded, flexible training for adults aged 19+ in Devon, helping them to gain in-demand skills, with a guaranteed interview on completion. In addition, employers can recruit job-ready candidates from the course participants or access up to 90% […]
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The Future is Fungi Award
The Future is Fungi Award is a global award that supports bold founders and science entrepreneurs using fungi to tackle environmental challenges. The award is for projects that contribute to climate change mitigation, biodiversity protection, sustainable agriculture or alternatives to petrochemical products. There are two separate schemes: Start-up Award – for businesses at startup or […]
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Shackleton Foundation
If you have a new business with a clear social purpose benefiting young people in the UK, you could get a grant of £15,000 to help get your business off the ground. The Shackleton Foundation invests in inspirational leaders and early-stage social enterprises with the potential to make a real difference to the lives of […]