Internationalisation FundClose

From Monday 14 December 2020 SMEs have been able to apply for co-investment funding from DIT’s new Internationalisation Fund using European Regional Development Funding (ERDF). Companies will be given details of how to apply by their DIT International Trade Adviser (ITA) once they have agreed an export action plan which sets out the proposed activity as a key element to growing their business through international trade.

The Business Hothouse - Invest4 Grant Funding Close

Invest4 grant funds are available to both pre-start and to growing established businesses. The type of grant fund offered is known as 'match-funding', where a business must agree to provide 60% of the required investment to which the funding body will then 'match-fund' the 40% balance.

Business grants from £2,000 to £170,000 can be secured and will be awarded through the Invest4 program managed by Brighton & Hove City Council.
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Local Restrictions Support GrantsClose

Businesses liable for business rates will receive up to £3,000 per four weeks as follows:

ERDF Visitor and Wider Economy Grants Applications NOW CLOSEDClose

The call for completing applications has now closed. If you have submitted an application that is successful, you will be notified by Exemplas and sent details of the next steps, please note if you are not successful you will be notified and included on a Coast to Capital LEP area waiting list in case of more funding becoming available.

Business Recovery Grants NOW CLOSEDClose

Due to the unprecedented level interest for funding the Business Recovery Grants scheme has NOW CLOSED for applications

Energy Efficiency Grants for East Sussex BusinessesClose

The Sustainable Business Partnership CIC is administering a grant scheme funded by East Sussex County Council designed to help businesses reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

Innovate UKClose

Innovate UK is part of UK Research and Innovation, a non-departmental public body funded by a grant-in-aid from the UK government.

We drive productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses to develop and realise the potential of new ideas, including those from the UK’s world-class research base.

Innovate2SucceedClose

The Innovate2Succeed programme is designed to stimulate innovation, improve competitiveness and reduce the risks of and improve the efficiency of launching a new product or service.

New Lockdown GrantsClose

£4.6 billion in new lockdown grants to support businesses and protect jobs.

Businesses in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors are to receive a one-off grant worth up to £9,000, the Chancellor has announced.

Shadow FoundrClose

Raising Funds for Your Business through Equity Crowdfunding

The Business Hothouse - Finding Finance and Funding Close

Understanding how to access business funding and learning how to write and submit funding applications, could provide the investment you need to start or to grow your business. This free support is aimed at all business owners who want to raise funding to start, or to grow their business.

Apply for the COVID-19 Corporate Financing FacilityClose

This scheme helps large businesses affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) through the purchase of their short-term debt.

Apply for the COVID-19 Future FundClose

This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the coronavirus outbreak.

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- Eligibility
- How to apply

Bounce Back Loan Scheme | Businesses and AdvisorsClose

The Bounce Back Loan Scheme (BBLS) is available to businesses through a number of accredited lenders across the UK.

British Business Bank - Finance HubClose

The British Business Bank is a Government-owned, independently-run development bank that's helped more than 74,000 growing businesses find the right finance option to help them reach their next ambition.

British Business Bank - General OverviewClose

The British Business Bank is a government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses.

Whether you're looking for finance to start a business, grow to the next level, or stay ahead of the competition, we're delivering greater volume and choice of finance.

British Business Bank Scale Up Close

Are you looking to expand rapidly, having achieved positive growth over the last 12 months?

Our SCALE UP partners could be able to help you.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme For Large BusinessesClose

The Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CLBILS) facilitates access to finance for medium-sized and larger businesses affected by the coronavirus outbreak.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme | For SMEs and AdvisorsClose

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is available for SMEs through more than 100 accredited lenders across the UK.

Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme | For SMEs and AdvisorsClose

The Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS) is available for SMEs through more than 100 accredited lenders across the UK.

COVID-19 GOV.UK Financial Support Finder for BusinessesClose

Find coronavirus financial support for your business through using this Gov.uk business support finder

Funding OptionsClose

Funding Options is a business finance matchmaker. Find the right finance from more than 50 of the UK's leading lenders, whether you want to raise £1,000 or £10 million. If you're looking for growth finance, business loans for working capital, commercial mortgages, invoice finance, asset leasing or something else, we can help you find it. It's completely free and no-obligation to see your funding options.

Funding | ISCF Future Plastic Packaging SolutionsClose

UK registered businesses can apply for a share of up to £2 million for early-stage projects in smart and sustainable plastic packaging. This funding is from the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.

Competition closes: Wednesday 20 January 2021 11:00am

Knowledge Transfer Network funding round-upClose

The funding landscape can be complex, so Knowledge Transfer Network's Emerging and Enabling Technologies teams have created a list of some of the latest relevant funding calls for the Emerging Technologies and Quantum sectors, as well as for the Electronics, Photonics, Sensors and ICT ones.

Start-up Business LoansClose

Loans go up in £500 increments, with a typical loan around £2,500 but can be higher.

UK Export FinanceClose

UK Export Finance is the UK's export credit agency. They help UK exporters by providing insurance to exporters and guarantees to banks to share the risks of providing export finance. In addition, they can make loans to overseas buyers of goods and services from the UK. UK Export Finance is the operating name of the Export Credits Guarantee Department (ECGD).

Business Knowledge NetworkClose

Catalyst TeamClose

Catalyst was formed to support growth and jobs by providing a flexible resource to action the to-do lists of growing companies.

Future Fund Scheme Application Close

This scheme will issue convertible loans between £125,000 to £5 million to innovative companies which are facing financing difficulties due to the COVID-19 outbreak.

Alternative Business FundingClose

At alternativebusinessfunding.co.uk we provide a free and easy way for SMEs to find alternative business funding.

The on site tool is designed for businesses with a turnover of £100,000 or more - especially those with an interest in the non-bank business funding sector.

By providing links to other websites, Coast to Capital does not guarantee, approve or endorse the information or products available on these websites

Angel CoFundClose

The Angel CoFund is a £100m investment fund with objectives to back promising UK businesses and help develop the important business angel investment market.

Angel Investment NetworkClose

Thousands of startup entrepreneurs submit business pitches to our platform hoping to raise funding and capital from business angels that they need to grow their companies. Connect with angel investors both locally and internationally.

Angels DenClose

Angels Den Connects Investors With Awesome Businesses

Better Business FinanceClose

Better Business Finance provides impartial information and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow; whether the business is seeking finance, or starting out or exporting abroad, BBF is here to help.

Business Finance Finder - FINPOINTClose

More lenders. Less hassle.

Comparing business finance made easy.

Finpoint in partnership with Coast to Capital Growth Hub, we make it easy for businesses to access finance from the UK’s largest panel of lenders.

Carbon Trust - Capital GrantsClose

Carbon Trust Launches £7 Million Green Business Fund (Great Britain)

The Carbon Trust's new Green Business Fund is intended to help small and medium-sized companies in Great Britain with a financial contribution towards energy saving initiatives.

Chichester District CouncilClose

At Chichester District Council we recognise that the wealth of the community is generated by it's successful businesses.

CrowdcubeClose

Crowdcube is a leading investment crowdfunding platform where you can handpick the businesses you want to back and invest anytime, anywhere.

Design CouncilClose

The Design Council champions great design. For us, that means design that improves lives and makes things better.

Enterprise Europe Network (EEN)Close

The Enterprise Europe Network programme is an EU/Innovate UK funded programme delivered by 500+ organisations across Europe and beyond that helps SMEs to trade internationally by helping them to develop their ideas and take their innovation into new markets.

Horizon's 2020 SME Instrument Close

As part of the Horizon 2020 programme, the European Commission is hand-picking potentially disruptive businesses to invest and support as part of the SME Instrument. Your business could receive up to £2.5 million in funding, and world-class business support and mentorship.

Self-Employment Income Support SchemeClose

If you're self-employed or a member of a partnership and have been adversely affected by coronavirus (COVID-19) use this scheme if you're eligible to claim the grant.

Virgin StartUp - Platform-XClose

Platform-X is a start-up accelerator programme from Virgin Trains designed in partnership with Virgin StartUp.

It is offering start up businesses in disruptive technologies the opportunity to develop your business and products over an intensive five-week period.

If you have built disruptive innovations (service, product or technology) that fit the below challenges and are accelerating to market, we want to hear from you.

COVID-19 Claim Back Statutory Sick Pay Paid To EmployeesClose

If you're an employer, find out if you can use the Coronavirus Statutory Sick Pay Rebate Scheme to claim back employees' coronavirus-related Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).

- Who can use the scheme
- What you can claim
- Records you must keep
- How to claim
- Other help you can get

Find your local authority Close

Find the website for your local council

Your local authority can assist with a range of services including:

Business and licensing
Business rates
Health and safety
Licences and registrations
Planning
Refuse and recycling
Advice for businesses
Grants and funding
Travel and transport

Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and WalesClose

Appointing an ICAEW Chartered Accountant or regulated firm will ensure you get someone who is qualified, committed and accountable.

Adur and Worthing Small Business GrantsClose

Adur & Worthing Councils, in partnership with Adur and Worthing Business Partnership, are pleased to announce a fourth round of the Small Business Grant and Apprenticeship Grant Funding, for micro and small businesses in the Adur and Worthing area.

COVID 19 - Changes to notifying an option to tax land and buildingsClose

Check temporary changes to the time limit and rules for notifying an option to tax land and buildings.

- Changes to the time limit
- If you are notifying an option as a business
- If you are notifying an option as an agent

Claim capital allowances Close

You can claim capital allowances when you buy assets that you keep to use in your business.