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Financial support to try out new business ideas and explore innovations

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Support to work with an academic or industry specialist to develop a plan to integrate a new solution or new idea into your business.

Who is it for?

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • You are trading in manufacturing or an eligible services industry 
  • You have been trading for at least 2 years

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions

What do you get?

  • Funding of up to £20,000/€23,200 (plus VAT)
  • 18 days of academic/specialist support to:
    • Create a plan to implement the solution
    • Develop innovation knowledge and skills to address the application challenge
    • (Must be completed within 3 to 6 months)

What can it be used for?

  • To develop a plan to introduce new technologies, processes or products to improve operations
  • New solutions for greater business agility, productivity or sustainability
  • To develop innovation skills within the business
  • To boost knowledge of innovative initiatives for continued business growth
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