Open to businesses in Preston, including schemes for the wider region and the whole country.
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Rosebud Finance
Tailor-made business loans for growing companies in Lancashire, from £25,000 at interest rates up to 14% for up to five years.
River Capital
Debt finance from £25,000 to £100,000 for new or growing businesses in the North West.
Chamber Low Carbon provides a range of 1-2-1 business support services specialising in energy, resource and water efficiency.
Boost Business Lancashire, Science and Technology Facilities Council
A guide to public sector tender opportunities, pointing businesses to Contracts Finder for Government contracts over £12,000 and to The Chest and Lancashire County Council for Lancashire-specific contracts.
RedCAT Ventures, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
A pathway of technical business consultancy, financial and R&D support to help accelerate the commercialisation of low-carbon technologies, bringing together innovators and investors.
Preston Council
Reimburses the Living Wage Foundation accreditation fee for Preston employers accrediting for the first time. For micro, small and medium-sized enterprises headquartered in the Preston District, and voluntary sector employers.
Lancashire County Council
A programme to help individuals set up and grow small, independent businesses delivering personalised care and support services in their local communities, with guidance, networking and signposting to resources.
Boost Business Lancashire, 3D360 Printer
Free or subsidised online and in-person training in advanced manufacturing topics such as 3D printing, robotics and AI, for employed, self-employed and other learners in Lancashire.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
In-depth support for Lancashire businesses to integrate energy and sustainability management, including training, ISO standards guidance and environmental auditing.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
Events for Lancashire businesses to learn about low carbon renewable energy options, technology choices and implementation strategies.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
One-to-one support for Lancashire businesses to reduce energy bills, carbon footprint and improve efficiency through energy audits, carbon footprint analysis and sustainability mentoring.
Business Finance North West (Finance NW
Business loans of up to £250,000 over up to five years for working capital, growth or refinancing, from a not-for-profit community lender. It is for small businesses in the North West that have been trading for at least six months.
NorthInvest
A business can apply to pitch to NorthInvest's angel investors for equity investment. Aimed at early-stage northern tech start-ups in healthtech, fintech, sustainability, AI and media.
Medilink
Membership of a life science business network in the North of England, giving access to industry knowledge, expertise, business support and member introductions. Open to life science businesses based in the North of England.
GC Angels, GC Business Finance
Equity investment from £25,000 to £2 million provided by GC Angels, with over 400 associate investors.
GC Business Finance
NPIF II Smaller Loans from £25,000 to £100,000 for businesses looking to expand, take on staff or diversify.
Praetura Ventures
Equity investment of up to £5m for growth-stage businesses headquartered in or moving to the North, across sustainability, consumer, tech, hardware, health and services sectors.
The Growth Company
Support for small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering businesses in the North West to adopt industrial digital technologies, including expert guidance, match funding, digital interns and leadership training.
FW Capital, British Business Bank
Loans from £100,000 to £2 million for small and medium-sized businesses to grow in the North of England.
River Capital
Loans of £100,000 to £500,000 for SMEs in the North West for early stage growth, capital expenditure, acquisitions and succession planning, with focus on social impact and ESG outcomes.
Fylde Council
The Invest in Fylde website showcases all there is to offer to businesses in Fylde.
Access to finance is a scheme for businesses who need help raising finance for growth.
Business Enterprise Fund
Business loans from £500 to £250,000 for startups, small and growing businesses across the North of England, for startup costs, working capital, growth, equipment and refinancing.
Key Fund
Grants and loans for social enterprises in the North and the Midlands.