New measures have been outlined to support businesses in the consumer and retail industry to export overseas as part of efforts to help the sector recover from Coronavirus. The full range of measures include: a Consumer and Retail Export Academy a boosted digital and e-commerce offer consisting of three initiatives: International Clicks Fast Track Initiative Omnichannel Optimiser Initiative FDI ecommerce marketing campaign UKEF offer: Further outreach and engagement with the industry to respond to the...
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The Advanced Propulsion Centre (APC) invests up to £30 million, 3 times a year, in collaborative research and development (R&D) projects. These are pre-production match-funded projects. In this round APC is investing £27 million. Your project must concentrate on the automotive market as its primary application. APC 17 is looking for: projects that support the UK’s long-term capabilities through securing long-term R&D investment projects that can be achieved through its associated supply chain in the...
Opportunity for UK registered organisations to apply for a share of up to £25 million from Innovate UK to deliver disruptive R&D innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. All proposals must be business focused. Applications can come from any area of technology and be applied to any part of the economy, such as, but not exclusively: the arts, design and media creative industries science or engineering The closing date for the competition is...
Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation, is offering 10 Women in Innovation Awards to female entrepreneurs across the UK. The aim of this competition is to find women with exciting, innovative ideas and ambitious plans that will inspire others. The awards are for female founders, co-founders or senior decision makers working in businesses that have been operating for at least one year. Applicants must be confident, with the support of an award...
The UK has left the EU, and the transition period after Brexit ends this year. Check the new rules from January 2021 and take action now. Businesses that import and export goods From 1 January 2021 the process for importing and exporting goods will change. Find out what you need to do to continue to: import goods from the EU export goods to the EU Continue living and working in the EU Living and working...
If you are an innovator looking for support to grow your business, join the Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) for online information and networking events. The aim is to raise awareness amongst digital companies about funding and business support opportunities available to UK-based businesses and organisations across various sectors. The sessions include: Artificial Intelligence – 10 September 2020, book your place here Sustainability – 22 October 2020, book your place here Creative Industries – 3 December...
Why not subscribe and listen to the Business Wales podcast for updates and information for businesses in Wales. The latest podcast looks at how a Welsh skin care brand and a local produce shop in West Wales have responded and adapted to this year’s situation. Osian Jones - Business Owner at Crwst in Cardigan, and Kelly Davies from goodwash.co.uk in Barry tells us more. Previous podcasts have included: talks with the Chief Executive of the...
You can use the Kickstart Scheme to create new 6-month job placements for young people who are currently on Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. The placements are open to those aged 16 to 24 who are claiming Universal Credit and at risk of long-term unemployment. They will be available across a range of different sectors in England, Scotland and Wales. Employers will receive funding for 100% of the relevant National Minimum Wage...
Small charities and community interest groups with innovative ideas that benefit their community can apply for funding of up to £50,000 for projects that build more connected, more resilient communities; and give people the tools to become more financially independent. The funding is being made available through the newly re-launched Aviva Community Fund. Aviva have teamed up with the fundraising platform Crowdfunder and applicants can add to any donations they get from the Aviva Community...
Defra are trailing their business-facing Regulation for the registration, evaluation, restriction and authorisation of chemicals (REACH) IT system for post-Brexit regulatory regime for chemical supply chains. They are seeking volunteers for ongoing testing opportunities until the end 2020; these will be run remotely and feed into improvement of functionality for both the service launch and post Day One development. Defra are particularly interested in hearing from individuals who have no prior experience of the Comply...