Business & economy

  • IP Advance

    The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has launched a new scheme to support innovative small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with their intellectual property (IP) such as copyright, designs, trademarks and patents. IP Advance provides targeted advice and support to help businesses better understand … Continue reading →

  • East Devon Carbon Action Fund

    East Devon District Council launched its Carbon Action Programme earlier in the year and is now inviting applications to the Carbon Action Fund which forms part of the programme. Businesses and community organisations in East Devon can apply for a … Continue reading →

  • Growth Guarantee Scheme

    The British Business Bank has launched the Growth Guarantee Scheme (GGS) to support access to finance for UK smaller businesses as they look to invest and grow. It includes a wide range of products supported by different lenders, including term … Continue reading →

  • Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust

    Talented craftspeople and makers who wish to develop advanced skills in contemporary or traditional crafts can apply to the Queen Elizabeth Scholarship Trust for a scholarship of up to £18,000. You must display a high level of skill in your … Continue reading →

  • East Devon Carbon Action Programme

    The East Devon Carbon Action Programme (EDCAP) is now live for businesses and community organisations to access free support to decarbonise their operations and cut energy costs. The EDCAP includes four types of support: Free access to a one-to-one support coordinator Free training sessions, workshops and access to online tools … Continue reading →

  • Decarbonise Devon

    Decarbonise Devon offers a ‘one-stop-shop’ for businesses and community organisations in Devon that wish to implement energy-saving measures, with support from local experts through the whole process of developing and implementing a project. Qualified energy assessors offer free, no-obligation energy … Continue reading →

  • Business Awards

    A selection of entrepreneurship and business competitions currently open for applications: Santander X UK Awards Santander is offering early-stage startup enterprises across the UK the opportunity to win equity-free funding and business support. Six entrepreneurs will win up to £25,000 … Continue reading →

  • The Society Foundation

    The Society Foundation provides grants for small organisations that help potentially disadvantaged people to move towards paid work. The following groups of people are prioritised: the recently homeless or vulnerably housed ex-offenders 16-24 year olds not in employment, education or … Continue reading →

  • Sustainable Farming Incentive

    The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) aims to help farmers manage land in a way that improves food production and is more environmentally sustainable. It is now open to all farmers including new entrants, non-farming land managers and smallholders. Details of … Continue reading →