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Funding and business support in West Yorkshire

Open to businesses in West Yorkshire, including schemes for the wider region and the whole country.

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National schemes continued

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including West Yorkshire.

Open all yearTool or resourceUK-wide

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) Funding Finder

UK Research and Innovation (UKRI)

Search current funding opportunities from across UKRI, research councils and Innovate UK across academic disciplines and industrial areas.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeEngland-wide

National Careers Service – support for businesses

National Careers Service

Free careers advice and guidance for employers to support staff development, recruitment, reskilling and redundancy management.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearAcceleratorUK-wide

Launch Academy Accelerator Programme

ORE Catapult

An award-winning offshore wind technology accelerator programme for UK start-ups and SMEs, providing technical expertise, business growth support and access to industry sponsors over 12 months.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Convert to a co-op

Co-operatives UK

Resources and support to convert an existing business or organisation to a co-operative, covering employee or community buyouts.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Start a new co-op

Co-operatives UK

A step-by-step guide to starting a co-operative, with online registration and access to business support and free business banking.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 10 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

UK Export Academy

Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

Free training programme for UK businesses of all sizes looking to grow their international sales through live and on-demand events.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

SME Climate Hub

SME Climate Hub

A non-profit global initiative providing free tools and resources to help small and medium-sized companies reduce emissions, commit to net zero by 2050, and build resilient businesses.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

ICAEW Business Advice Service

ICAEW

Free initial consultation with an ICAEW Chartered Accountant for entrepreneurs, start-ups and small or medium-sized businesses.

Amount
Free consultation
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Knowledge Transfer Network - Innovation

Innovate UK Business Connect

Innovate UK KTN connects innovators with partners and opportunities to accelerate ideas into real-world solutions.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

eBay for Change

eBay

Free programme for social enterprises to set up and grow on eBay.co.uk, with specialist training, marketing support, promos and discounts.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

StartUp UK

Enterprise Nation

Free e-learning, business guides, virtual workshops and in-person events for startup entrepreneurs.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearLoanUK-wide

Start Up Loan

GC Business Finance, British Business Bank, Business Enterprise Fund

Government-backed personal loan of £500 to £25,000 at 7.5% fixed interest for individuals starting or growing a business in the UK.

Amount
£500 to £25,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearGrantUK-wide

Space Technology

European Space Agency (ESA)

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 KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeEngland-wide

National Business Support Helpline

UK Government

Free advice and guidance for small businesses at all stages to find support schemes and publicly funded business support programmes available in their area and across England.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Business Academy

Growth Platform, GOV.UK, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade

Free webinars on business growth and exporting to help businesses unlock opportunities in the UK and overseas.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearLoanUK-wide

Growth Impact Fund

Growth Impact Fund, Big Issue Invest, UnLtd

A social impact fund that invests in organisations led by people with lived experience, offering a range of investment options for those starting out or looking to scale.

Amount
£50,000 to £1,500,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearLoanUK-wide

Creative Growth Finance II

Creative Growth Finance, Creative UK

Scale-up loans of £100,000 to £1 million for UK businesses in the Creative Industries.

Amount
£100,000 to £1,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearOtherUK-wide

Bond Insurance Policy

UK Export Finance

Insurance cover against demands for payment under a bond or counter-guarantee.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearGrantUK-wide

National Lottery Heritage Grants £250,000 to £10million

National Lottery Heritage Fund

Funding programme for all types of heritage projects in the UK, including applications for the funder's strategic initiatives. Projects are funded from £10,000 to £250,000.

Amount
From £250,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Help to Grow: Management Essentials

Small Business Charter, UK Government

A free, self-paced online course of 17 short videos, about 2 hours in total, covering essential business concepts for growth. Aimed at business leaders wanting an introduction or a refresh.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Export Working Capital Scheme

UK Export Finance

Working capital guarantees to help UK exporters manage cash flow and take on larger export orders.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Bond Support Scheme

UK Export Finance

Guarantee for contract bonds to increase banks' appetite to provide working capital.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Export Development Guarantee

UK Export Finance

High value facilities over £25 million not tied to an export contract to increase exporting activities.

Amount
From £25,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearGuarantee or trade financeUK-wide

General Export Facility

UK Export Finance

Trade finance facilities up to £25 million to grow exports without need of an export contract.

Amount
Up to £25,000,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10

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