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February 18, 2020

Leicester Innovation Week starts next week

Is innovation a key driver when it comes to growing a successful business? Local business support providers certainly think so as Leicester Innovation Week returns for the third successive year this February promising a programme to inspire, inform and...

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February 13, 2020

WebinArt looking for participants and mentors

WebinArt is Creative Leicestershire’s flagship one-year Professional Development Programme for early-career creatives and artists in Leicestershire. They collaborate with experienced professionals online and in-person to help creative start-ups navigate their way to confidence and success. As the current WebinArt...

February 10, 2020

New PROSPER support programme launched

Following on from the success of the SING programme The iNet has announced a new package of support for businesses seeking to develop new products, services and processes. PROmoting SME Product Enhancement and Research (PROSPER) will also help small...

February 10, 2020

Blog: Should your business claim R&D Tax Relief?

Only 2.15% of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the East Midlands claimed R&D Tax Credits in Financial Years 2016/17 and 2017/18. There should be 1000s more making a claim. SMEs from our area made up just 6.6% of...

February 5, 2020

Artificial Intelligence in Health and Care Award

A new funding opportunity – Artificial Intelligence in Health and Care Award has been launched, with £140 million over 3 years, to fund and accelerate the testing and evaluation of the most promising AI technologies, that align to the...

February 4, 2020

Funding for rural growth programme

Updated post: Deadline for Expression of Interest: 16 February 2020 Planning a project that will grow your business, create jobs or bring more money into the rural economy? You might be able to apply for a grant to help...

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January 31, 2020

£40 million unlocked for Midlands’ businesses

The Midlands Engine Investment Fund (MEIF) has appointed a new fund manager and made £40 million available to invest in the region’s small businesses. Appointed to address regional demand for alternative debt finance options, The FSE Group will manage...

January 28, 2020

TBAT support for Innovate UK’s Smart Grants

Innovate UK fund cutting-edge projects via their Smart Grant Competitions. With multiple deadlines a year, these competitions give businesses from all industry sectors the opportunity to submit their innovative project ideas, to be awarded up to £2 million in...

January 28, 2020

Woman Who Achieves Awards 2020 are open for entry!

The Woman Who Achieves Awards inspire and celebrate the achievements of Women in Business and Rising Stars of the future. Woman Who encourages women to recognise their achievements, celebrate their successes, motivate others, gain confidence through the Awards process and to grow through the experience. The 2020 Awards are now open for entries and...