Local and national support
Funded Cyber Essentials Programme for small tech organisations
Small organisations from specific sectors in the UK are being invited to take part in the Funded Cyber Essentials Programme.Funded Training - Belfast Met
Training and funding support programmes through Belfast Met.Webinars and guidance - selling to government and the public sector
Resources for businesses looking to tender for public sector or government contracts.Procurement Act 2023 - Public Sector Contracts
Tools and resources
Simon Allen - Public Funding Consultant

Confused about the new UK Subsidy Control rules and what they mean for your business? Get some practical hand on help from Simon who as UMi’s lead on business investment and growth programmes, has been keeping a keen eye on the new regime as it develops. With over 20 years’ experience of managing business finance and support programmes on behalf of a range of public, private and third sector partners, Simon is an expert in designing and implementing publicly funded economic development and business support programmes with an excellent track record in bidding successfully for UK and EU funding. Simon has an exceptional eye for detail which is balanced with a creative flair. He is also an advocate of employee ownership and currently chairs the Board of UMi’s employee ownership trustee company – so he’s a walking encyclopaedia of business knowledge and good governance. To find out how Simon can help you, sign up for a free UMi Sat Nav account today, then schedule an initial free 30-minute consultation call, back on this page.Following your free consultation, you can continue to receive support from Simon at £85 per hour, £280 per half day* or £540 per day** Consultancy time equates to 3.5 hours for a half day, and 7 hours for a full day. All prices shown exclude VAT.
Private vs public companies: what's the difference?

PODCAST: Jordan Dargue and Shaun Fooy on bridging the innovation funding gap

PODCAST: Hermina Ely, Sandi Rickerby and Sarah Cox on supporting older people at home, work and play

Inspiration
Ticking the ‘social value’ box in public sector tendering

The purpose of social value in public procurement is to maximise the reach of public expenditure by ensuring that local communities, economies, and the environment benefit in some way from any given contract.
Scottish IT recruiter wins major public sector tender

11 business presenting and public speaking myths

Simple steps to support workers who use public transport

Events and webinars
WATCH: Looking after your mental health when seeking investment

Mythbusting when starting a business

WATCH: How do we encourage more entrepreneurship?

WATCH: Get Your Business Started the Right Way
