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October 2026
- Bradford secures backing for innovative energy project to support manufacturing decarbonisation
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
The Bradford Flexible Industrial Infrastructure Transition (BFIIT) project has been awarded £198,237 through the discovery phase of the Ofgem Strategic Innovation Fund.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- University space expertise helps secure £9m Space Test North investment
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
A £9 million investment in a new satellite and space hardware testing facility in West Yorkshire, linked to University of Bradford expertise.
On Local Landscape: West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce
- £2m grant scheme to help Bradford businesses cut vehicle costs and futureproof operations
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 21 Oct 2026
Bradford Council's Clean Air programme offers a Zero Emission Grant Programme, funded by Government, to small businesses, charities and organisations in the Bradford District to switch to electric or other zero emission vehicles.
On Local Landscape: Bradford Council
- New £3.67m Yorkshire Robotics Hub will help manufacturers bridge automation gap
West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub: business support programmes · 14 Oct 2026
The University of Bradford is leading a £3.67 million Yorkshire Robotics Adoption Hub, with £2.75 million of funding from Innovate UK, to help manufacturers adopt robotics.
On Local Landscape: University of Bradford