A police-led, not-for-profit organisation that helps businesses protect themselves from cybercrime through free and paid memberships, offering practical cyber security advice, tools, resources and resilience services.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A free, Home Office-funded, policing-led cyber security service that scans websites and internet-facing systems for known weaknesses and monitors suspicious activity, with an optional Secure Sensor. Offered to organisations of all sizes.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Free online courses in digital, numeracy and soft skills, which employers can share with staff to upskill them. Aimed at people learning new skills or seeking work, and at employers.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A free online toolkit from the National Cyber Security Centre giving personalised, step-by-step cyber security actions for sole traders, micro businesses and small organisations.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Zero-equity funding for companies to integrate space data and technology into commercial services, with ESA consultant support and access to partner networks.
Amount
From £48,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
ESA Business Applications and Space Solutions (BASS) gives zero-equity funding, technical and business support to businesses developing services that use satellite communications, earth observation, satellite navigation or other space technologies. Its open calls take ideas at any time, and themed calls with closing dates open through the year.
Amount
Zero-equity funding from €60,000 to over €3 million per activity, depending on the type of call.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10
A 12-week leadership development programme for senior leaders, business owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses, covering leadership, innovation, digital adoption, marketing, employee engagement, operations and financial management.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
The Coders Guild helps businesses access government funding for apprenticeships, Skills Bootcamps and short digital courses to develop their staff. Most UK businesses are said to be eligible for funding covering up to 100% of training costs.
Amount
Funding covers up to 100% of the cost of training, per the page
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
A free six-week online programme for women starting or growing businesses, covering branding, finances and Making Tax Digital, AI for productivity, networking, growth and confidence.
Amount
Free
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
DDepartment for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
Free, tailored support from industry experts to help goods and services exporters grow internationally through digital channels, including ecommerce. Offers one-to-one support for qualified companies, plus webinars, surgeries and regional events.
Amount
Free to UK-based businesses
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A one-to-two year incubation programme for startups using space technology in any way, across sectors including agriculture, digital technology, energy and healthcare. The Incubation Centre accepts startups each year; the nearest location is Daresbury.
Area
Nearest location is Daresbury; the page does not say where applicants must be based.Rating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Britain's £500 million Sovereign AI Fund makes direct equity investments, typically between £1 million and £10 million, in UK AI start-ups from pre-seed to growth stage, and helps them reach public compute, R&D funding, talent and procurement.
Amount
£1,000,000 to £10,000,000
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A free networking assessment from Steel City Consulting for Chamber members, to review how their locations connect and whether their network meets business needs.
Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all yearRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
A free digital performance audit for Chamber Members from Mediaworks, a digital agency offering strategy, creativity, technology and performance marketing.