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
Free guidance from HSE, Great Britain's workplace health and safety regulator, on the basic steps a business takes to comply with health and safety law. HSE also runs paid training courses.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 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
Free, impartial information about business finance, managed by UK Finance: a finance finder that takes one application and shows options from hundreds of providers, a business bank account finder, and guides to over 20 types of finance.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomRating 10/10Local Landscape rating 10 out of 10
A free, government-backed pilot programme offering tailored support, international visits to priority markets, peer-learning and investor connections. It is for ambitious, high-growth UK businesses at a specific stage of growth.
Amount
Free programme
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A UK venture capital fund that invests in early-stage businesses started by entrepreneurs with lived experience of forced displacement. It offers a minority share, coaching and a place in its Showcase.
Amount
£25,000 to £100,000
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
A national seed investment fund that invests in, funds and supports early-stage businesses and spinouts in defence and security, engineering biology, fusion, knowledge assets, partner innovation and space. It also offers ongoing support such as leadership coaching, further funding strategy and executive recruitment.
Amount
From £100,000
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Social Investment Business offers flexible funding and long-term support, including financial products and practical guidance, to help charities and social enterprises grow and diversify their income.
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
The School for Social Entrepreneurs supports people with purpose through practical learning, Match Trading grants and expert support, to build confidence, skills and connections for social enterprises.
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
The Kings Trust supports young people aged 18 to 30 to turn their business idea into a reality, through expert-led workshops, one-to-one support and opportunities to apply for funding.
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
The Arts Council is the national development agency for creativity and culture, investing Government and National Lottery money to support creativity and culture across England. Listed for creative and cultural businesses in Tees Valley.
Area
EnglandRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10
ORE Catapult offers research, engineering, testing and validation, and supply chain growth services for offshore renewable energy technologies, working with UK companies. It is run by ORE Catapult for businesses in the offshore wind, wave and tidal sector.
Area
United KingdomRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
The British Franchise Association (BFA) offers support and guidance to people setting up a business through franchising, and to existing brands looking to grow by franchising to others.
Area
United KingdomRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A support programme for established small businesses moving into growth or change, providing an advisory board of experienced business figures, 1-to-1 mentoring, online peer sessions and assessment tools.
Area
United KingdomRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 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
WWest Yorkshire Combined Authority, West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub
A series of webinars on making businesses more sustainable, covering motivating sustainable action, climate resilience and designing for the circular economy. It is delivered by Green Economy, an expert in helping businesses prepare for net zero.
Area
Not statedRating 6/10Local Landscape rating 6 out of 10