The Industry Impact Fund supports UK businesses through access to Science & Technology Facilities Council (STFC) facilities and scientific expertise. The aim is that, through access to advanced analytical technologies and supporting expertise, businesses will overcome challenges they are facing … Continue reading
Business & economy
You may also be interested in these external sites where you can get support for your business or search for business funds and finance:
- UK Government – financial support for businesses during coronavirus: grants and loans for businesses and the self-employed
- Heart of the South West Growth Hub: business advice, news and events for businesses in Devon and Somerset
- Business & Intellectual Property Centre – Exeter Library: advice and information for business owners, entrepreneurs and inventors
- Finance and support for your business: this is the main portal for searching for government-backed support and finance for business
- Better Business Finance: support and a search facility to find a finance provider
Landscape Recovery
£15 million is available for the second round of the Landscape Recovery scheme which supports landscape and ecosystem recovery through long-term projects. Three Devon projects were successful in the first round of the scheme: East Dartmoor; Killerton Three Rivers; and … Continue reading
Shared Prosperity Fund
District and Borough Councils in Devon are investing their allocations from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF) in local projects. The Shared Prosperity Fund has a total budget of £2.6billion which the government has allocated to local authorities to support … Continue reading
Innovate UK: Funding for Research & Development
Innovate UK regularly publishes opportunities for businesses and other organisations to apply for grants and loans for research and development. Current and upcoming opportunities include: Innovation Loans Future Economy Competition UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects … Continue reading
Devon County Council: Locality Budgets
Devon County Council continues to run its popular Locality Budgets scheme, with funding available for projects that benefit local communities in Devon. Each County Councillor in Devon has an allocation of £5,000 for the year April 2023 to March 2024 … Continue reading
Co-operative and Community Finance
Loans are available to co-operatives and social enterprises from Co-operative and Community Finance. There is currently a funding pot of over £4m which is available to those who practise or support the principles of co‑operation, social ownership, and sustainable development. … Continue reading
Power to Change: Discovery Fund
Power to Change is launching a new fund to help community businesses to find tech-based solutions to challenges they are facing. The Discovery Fund will provide 20 organisations with £10,000 each to help them investigate options for a bespoke tech … Continue reading
AHF Project Viability Grants
The Architectural Heritage Fund (AHF) supports the conservation and sustainable re-use of historic buildings for the benefit of communities, particularly in economically disadvantaged areas. Project Viability Grants of up to £10,000 are available to help a range of not-for-profit organisations, … Continue reading
Community Business Trade Up
This programme is intended for community businesses that are looking to increase their sales and trading so that they can become more sustainable. The programme is run by School for Social Entrepreneurs, in partnership with Power to Change. It is … Continue reading
UK Seafood Fund: Recreational Fishing
The latest round (Round 4) of the UK Seafood Fund has a focus on recreational sea fishing. A total of £1 million in funding is available to develop and improve infrastructure such as piers, harbours and slipways and to promote … Continue reading