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Local and national support

Innovation Launchpads

Regional innovation clusters focussing on different sectors designed to help businesses to innovate and grow.

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Innovation SuperNetwork

A network dedicated to innovation providing businesses with a programme of events, training and networking opportunities.

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Connected Innovation

Connected Innovation programme connects a range of partners, research centres, universities, business communities and investors that wish to support the latest innovations across Norfolk and Suffolk.

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Innovation Boost

Innovation Boost can provide support by helping to fund a high calibre science, engineering or technology graduate and partnering you with a third level institution with specific expertise.

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Dorset Business Innovation Programme

The Evolve Innovation Programme helps people to introduce new products, services, or processes to their businesses.

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Innovation Vouchers - Enterprise Ireland

The Innovation Vouchers initiative is open to all small and medium-sized limited companies registered in Ireland.

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UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

UK Research and Innovation collaborate with other research centres to build an inclusive research and innovation system.

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BIC Innovation Grant

Grant funding and advice to small and medium-sized businesses looking to gain a competitive advantage and accelerate growth by unlocking their innovation.

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Talent and Innovation Programme

The University of Nottingham and Nottingham Trent University are collaborating to deliver a programme of grants and support to Nottingham businesses to improve innovation, productivity and skills.

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The Farming Innovation Programme

 The Farming Innovation Programme funds projects that benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England.

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NHS Innovation Hubs

NHS Innovation Hubs help to evaluate, protect and exploit ideas to deliver healthcare improvements.

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Sussex Innovation Centre (SINC)

Tailored support services, events and access to the resources of the University of Sussex to help with innovation projects.

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Data Analytics Innovation Voucher

Funded data analytics research, training, workshops, networking events and webinars.

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Innovation Grant Mentoring

Mentoring support for businesses in Norfolk and Suffolk applying for Innovate UK funding

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3M Buckley Innovation Centre Huddersfield

Offers businesses access to an extensive range of technology, equipment and software to help business innovation and productivity improvement.

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Glasgow City Innovation District

Could your business benefit from being located in the heart of Glasgow, within Glasgow City Innovation District?

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Secure Innovation Security Reviews

Secure Innovation Security Reviews offer innovative early-stage UK technology businesses expert, tailored guidance to help protect their ideas, technologies, competitive edge and reputations.

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NavISP - Navigation Innovation Support Programme

NavISP is the European Space Agency (ESA) research and development programme for space positioning, navigation and timing products and services.

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Global Business Innovation Programme (GBIP)

Are you looking to expand into new markets to accelerate business growth?

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UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Equity investment available to eligible businesses to support the commercialisation of UK science and technology.

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Riverside Innovation Centre (RIC)

Advice, events, meeting space and more available to businesses.

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Yeovil Innovation Centre

Workspace and advice available to businesses in South Somerset.

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Innovation Pipeline - Media Cymru

A series of targeted funding rounds and training opportunities focused on the media sector, for creative businesses and individuals in Wales.

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Agri-tech Growth and Resources for Innovation

Providing free business support to companies involved in agri-tech, food manufacturing & logistics in the Marches area.

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Business Innovation Fund (New Funds Due to Start from May 2025)

A new fund worth £5 million for businesses across York and North Yorkshire. The Business Innovation Fund incorporates five programmes.

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Innovation South Virtual Campus (ISVC)

ISVC offers short, skills-focused programmes, allowing you to choose courses that are most relevant to you for fast, convenient and relevant training without needing a full qualification.

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Business Ready - Warwickshire High Growth and Innovation Programme

Business Ready is an innovative business readiness support package primarily for tech-based SMEs with the characteristics and ambition for growth.

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North East Business and Innovation Centre (BIC)

Provides a range of business support services including free one to one support for those looking to start their own business.

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North of Tyne Digital Skills Innovation and Leadership Project

Funded short courses to build digital skills.

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INVENT - Catalyst

INVENT is an annual competition that showcases and rewards local innovations.

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Connected Places

Connected Places Catapult is the UK’s innovation accelerator for cities, transport, and places.

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No Limits - Innovate UK

No Limits UKRI fuels innovation by connecting talent with opportunity. Find funding, grants, free learning, awards, and networking events to bring your ideas to life.

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Patent Box

Patent Box provides a reduced rate of Corporate Tax if it exploits patented inventions and innovations.

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The Data Lab

The Data Lab is Scotland's Innovation Centre for data and AI.

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Medical Technology Research Centre

Events, access to laboratories, research and innovation for medical technologies, life sciences and clinical research.

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STRIDE

Support for growth and innovation.

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Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is an international research and innovation programme for businesses.

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Robert Gordon University

Business and innovation support is available from Robert Gordon University, Scotland.

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Innovate UK

Innovate UK is the UK’s innovation agency and works with companies and partner organisations to find and drive the science and technology innovations that will grow the UK economy.

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Heriot-Watt University

Are you a Scottish based business seeking support for innovation and growth?

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Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

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Innovate UK Business Connect (previously Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)

Innovate UK Business Connect is the UK’s innovation network and is an online platform to connect businesses/individuals to help businesses innovate and grow.

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Work West Enterprise Agency

Work West Enterprise Agency strives to help its clients achieve this through stimulating enterprise and innovation.

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Cornwall & Isles of Scilly In Residence Scheme

Innovation support for Cornwall businesses needing development support.

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Medicines Discovery Catapult

Offers innovation support to businesses developing new medicines or technologies.

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Enterprise North West

Enterprise North West specialises in business development & early stage growth, entrepreneurship, digital marketing, social enterprise and social innovation projects.

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SRC - South Region College

A team of 11 Innovation & Technology Specialists and Business Development Executives work with SRC and industry to bring the latest research and design from classroom to commerce.

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The University of Warwick Science Park's Business Support Service

Support services for innovation-led businesses, including business support programmes and access to finance.

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Queens University Belfast

Offers businesses support covering various topics including recruiting their students and graduates to events and innovation.

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SETsquared Partnership

A range of business support services are on offer for innovation and technology businesses.

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High Value Manufacturing

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult can help you design, develop and deliver your innovation.

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Made Smarter - East of England

The Made Smarter Adoption programme connects manufacturers in the East of England to digital tools, innovations, and skills that can revolutionise their operations.

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NESTA

NESTA is an innovation charity with a mission to help people and organisations bring great ideas to life.

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Oxford University

Oxford University understands the challenges that come with trying to grow or scale a business and provides support to help with this.

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Environment Agency

The Environment Agency is responsible for protecting and improving the environment of England and Wales.

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Edinburgh Napier University

Business support is available from Edinburgh Napier University

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Innovate

Innovate has been developed by the FCA to foster competition and growth in financial services by supporting both small and large businesses to develop products.

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Interface

Interface offers a free impartial service that connects businesses with academics, offering assistance in all industry sectors.

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Connected Northern Ireland

The knowledge connection for businesses in Northern Ireland.

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CENSIS

CENSIS is the centre of excellence for sensor and imaging systems and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies.

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Satellite Applications

The Satellite Applications Catapult aims to help UK businesses develop new satellite-based products and services.

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University of Stirling

Business support services from the University of Stirling

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Drive35 Scale-up Fund - Innovate UK

UK registered organisations can apply for a share of up to £150 million to create scale up manufacturing facilities for zero emission vehicle technologies.

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General Support Technology Programme (GSTP)

The General Support Technology Programme (GSTP) is an ESA programme aimed at the development of new and innovative space technologies

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InterTradeIreland

Information, guidance and funding for businesses in Ireland and Northern Ireland.

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University of Sheffield

Support is offered to local businesses via the University of Sheffield

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Digital Catapult

The Digital Catapult assists in connecting technology businesses, investors, government and public sector and research/academia.

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Business Wales

All the information, advice and guidance you need to start or grow a business in Wales.

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Cardiff University

Cardiff University works with businesses and organisations of all sizes and sectors.

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University of Dundee

Support is available to businesses from the University of Dundee

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Investment Zones

Plans for new zones to be created across the UK to form form knowledge-intensive growth clusters for business and research.

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Advanced Prototyping Facility (APF) Aston University

Support for businesses to use 3D printing for product development.

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Elevator (Glasgow)

Are you based in Glasgow and are looking for business support?

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University of Leicester Business Support

The University of Leicester can support existing businesses, social enterprises, community interest companies and charities in Leicestershire and the wider East Midlands with a range of support.

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Sustaining Shropshire

Support for innovating businesses in the food and drink or agri-tech sectors of Shropshire.

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Catapult Centres

A network of centres providing business support to help develop innovative ideas and drive future economic growth.

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University of Strathclyde

Support from the University of Strathclyde to support businesses based in Scotland.

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Co-Founders - Catalyst

Co-Founders is a one-of-a-kind entrepreneurship programme for anyone interested in early-stage startup.

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Synergy - InterTradeIreland

Synergy is an InterTradeIreland programme that’s designed to increase SME participation in innovative networks of entrepreneurs, academics, policy makers, corporates and third sector participants.

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Catalyst

A home, networking and business support service for Northern Ireland's Tech Sector.

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Business Productivity and Digitisation Grant Scheme - Business Sheffield

The Business Productivity and Digitisation Grant Scheme supports small to medium sized enterprises (SMEs) in South Yorkshire to grow, become more productive and measure that improvement.

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University of the Highlands and Islands

Support available to businesses from the University of the Highlands and Islands.

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Hope Street Xchange

A dedicated centre for innovative and creative start-ups and established SMEs.

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Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Support available for businesses, social enterprises and communities, including events.

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Local Economic Development Company (LEDCOM)

LEDCOM focus on developing the local economy by nurturing start-ups and businesses in their journey to success and providing complete professional services for the community.

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Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund

The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund aims to bring together the UK’s world-leading research with businesses to meet the major industrial and societal challenges of our time.

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University of Aberdeen

Business support available from the University of Aberdeen.

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Defence & Security Supply Chain Development Programme - Dorset

A programme for Dorset SME's interested in joining the supply chain for the defence & security sectors.

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Innovate UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

Then the Defence and Security Accelerator supports businesses that have an innovative idea that could benefit the defence and security of the UK.

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Design Factory

Access to facilities at Aston University for businesses in Shropshire.

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University Of Bradford

Various business support services are available at the University of Bradford.

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University of Glasgow

A range of business support is available including access to facilities for all stages of business.

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University of Central Lancashire (UCLan) - Business Support Services

A wide range of services offered to businesses from the university.

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Advanced Research in Telecommunications Systems (ARTES)

Details of the UK Space Agency programme that provides funding to support the development of innovative space technologies for the UK Space sector.

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Connectivity in Low-Earth Orbit Programme

Details of the UK Space Agency programme that will provide funding to support the development of innovative satellite communications technology for the UK Space sector.

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Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

Grant funding and support available to work in partnership with a research organisation and newly-qualified graduate.

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Abertay University

Business and enterprise support from Abertay University

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Belfast Metropolitan College

Belfast Metropolitan College is one of the leading providers of training and education throughout Northern Ireland. 

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Digital Transition Fund - Ireland

A fund designed to raise awareness of the value of the digital transition across Irish enterprise.

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Overseas Travel Support

Support for UK businesses travelling to European trade events.

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