Research and Development (R&D) Tax Relief for Corporation Tax

Information and guidance on claiming tax relief for research and development costs.

Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult

The Offshore Renewable Energy (ORE) Catapult is the UK’s leading technology innovation and research centre for offshore renewable energy.

Catapult Centres

A network of centres providing business support to help develop innovative ideas and drive future economic growth.

Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)

Support for businesses to provide innovative technology solutions.

Catapult Centres

The Catapult Centres Network is comprised of nine centres with a national presence that span over 40 locations.

Knowledge Transfer Partnerships (KTP)

Grant funding and support available to work in partnership with a research organisation and newly-qualified graduate.

Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund

The Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund aims to bring together the UK’s world-leading research with businesses to meet the major industrial and societal challenges of our time.

High Value Manufacturing

The High Value Manufacturing Catapult can help you design, develop and deliver your innovation.

Innovate UK Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA)

Then the Defence and Security Accelerator supports businesses that have an innovative idea that could benefit the defence and security of the UK.

Horizon Europe

Horizon Europe is an international research and innovation programme for businesses.

UKRI Funding Guide

Information and funding finder tools showing a range of funding options from research organisations.

BVCA - British Private Equity & Venture Capital Association

An industry body for the private equity and venture capital industry in the UK.

Cell and Gene Therapy

Catapult Centre can help whether you're at the very start of your research, looking to manufacture therapies, or need regulatory support.

Medicines Discovery Catapult

Offers innovation support to businesses developing new medicines or technologies.

Satellite Applications

The Satellite Applications Catapult aims to help UK businesses develop new satellite-based products and services.

DBT - Department for Business and Trade

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) brings together responsibilities for business and trade into one single department.

Certificate of Free Sale - Import Licensing Branch (ILB)

The DBT Import Licensing Branch's Import Case Management System for the issue of import licences and Certificates of Free Sale (CFS) for exporters.

Software development - electronic filing

Contact Companies House to discuss the development of filing software requirements.

Find a Tender service

Is your business looking for new tender opportunities?

UKRI - UK Research and Innovation

UK Research and Innovation collaborate with other research centres to build an inclusive research and innovation system.

UK Business Angels Association (UKBAA)

Key information, training and networking from the trade association for angel and early-stage investing.

Energy Systems Catapult

The Energy Systems Catapult was set up to accelerate the transformation of the UK’s energy system and ensure UK businesses and consumers capture the opportunities of clean growth.

Compound Semiconductor Applications

The CSA Catapult was established to help the UK become a global leader in compound semiconductors.

Innovate UK Business Connect (previously Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN)

Innovate UK Business Connect is the UK’s innovation network and is an online platform to connect businesses/individuals to help businesses innovate and grow.

Digital Catapult

The Digital Catapult assists in connecting technology businesses, investors, government and public sector and research/academia.

British Standards Institution - (BSI)

BSI enables people and organisations to improve their performance and comply with regulations.

National Network of Business & IP Centres (BIPC)

A network of Business and Intellectual Property Centres around the country, for businesses to access intellectual property advice. Many also offer general business support too.

Innovate UK Business Growth

Are you an established business looking to grow through innovation? 

Lloyds Bank Resource Centre

Practical guidance and resources for businesses through guides, case studies, articles and videos.

Patent Box

Patent Box provides a reduced rate of Corporate Tax if it exploits patented inventions and innovations.

Making Business Finance Work for You guide

Innovation Launchpads

Regional innovation clusters focussing on different sectors designed to help businesses to innovate and grow.

EIS - Enterprise Investment Scheme

The Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) is designed so that your company can raise money to help grow your business.

SpacePro

SpacePro arranges for its customers in-store promotions at shopping centres, train stations supermarkets and exhibitions.

Advertising Standards Authority

The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) is the UK’s independent regulator of advertising across all media.

British International Investment - The UK's Development Finance Institution (DFI)

Information about British International Investment, which supports companies that help to develop and emerging countries grow.

Building Research Establishment - (BRE)

BRE is an innovative group of researchers, scientists, engineers and technicians whose shared goal is to make the built environment better for all.

QR Codes (Quick Response)

Information about Quick Response (QR) Codes.

Guidance On Planning Permission

Guidance on when planning permission is required and information on the different types of planning permission.

A university-led resource hub for businesses interested in exploring projects focused net zero.

IAB - Internet Advertising Bureau

The industry body for digital advertising who provide information, training and more.

Trade Associations - Marketing

Websites and contact details for trade associations for the marketing sector.

Propertymark (formerly ARLA)

Membership organisation for those working in the property letting and sales sectors.

Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office

Provides services to British businesses overseas through a global network of embassies.

NCSC - National Cyber Security Centre

The NCSC acts as a bridge between industry and government, providing advice, guidance and support on cyber security.

UK Innovation & Science Seed Fund

Equity investment available to eligible businesses to support the commercialisation of UK science and technology.

The Royal Countryside Fund

Charitable organisation supporting farming families and rural communities.

The Farming Innovation Programme

 The Farming Innovation Programme funds projects that benefit farmers, growers and foresters in England.

Investment Zones

Plans for new zones to be created across the UK to form form knowledge-intensive growth clusters for business and research.

Scottish Development International - Invest and Trade Scotland

Are you looking for support to set up and grow your business in Scotland?

Office for Product Safety and Standards

Are responsible for building national capacity for product safety, for the development of products. They work at the front line with businesses, local and national regulators

National Association of Funeral Directors - (NAFD)

The National Association of Funeral Directors represents member funeral homes throughout the UK.

Entrepreneurial Spark

Help for entrepreneurs and intrapreneurs to find new ways to develop their business, local economies and communities.

Prototype Fund

National Careers Service - Skills Toolkit

The National Careers Service has created a finder tool to help you source free skills training.

OpenLearn

Free business-related courses offered by the Open University.

British Chambers of Commerce

The British Chambers of Commerce help firms of all sizes to achieve more.

Unlocking Space for Business

Unlocking Space for Business is a new UK Space Agency programme supporting companies to deliver operational, customer and environmental benefits..

West Suffolk Council

A summary of what information, guidance and support is offered to businesses by the local council.

Cabinet Office

Information on how to contact the Cabinet Office.

GREAT.gov.uk (DBT Portal for Exporters)

Is your business looking for further opportunities to export internationally?

Barclays Eagle Labs

A range of programmes and support services for entrepreneurs and scale-ups across the UK.

What is a Non Disclosure Agreement?

CICM - Chartered Institute of Credit Management

The Chartered Institute of Credit Management (CICM) is the largest recognised professional body in the world for the credit management community.

Premises in Dudley

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

NHS Innovation Hubs

NHS Innovation Hubs help to evaluate, protect and exploit ideas to deliver healthcare improvements.

Community Ownership Fund

Provides matched funding for community organisations to help run community-owned businesses.

Maven Capital Partners

Are you looking for capital investment funding solutions to help your business to grow?

British Business Bank

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

Selling to the NHS

A range of opportunities to sell your services into the NHS.

Premises in West Northamptonshire

Organisations that provide support and guidance to businesses who are looking for premises.

PPL Momentum Music Fund

Offers grants for artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers.

Community Shares Unit

Community Shares Unit provides resources and guidance via the website including a directory of businesses with Community Shares and listings for news and events.

European Space Agency (ESA)

The European Space Agency aims to help businesses develop services that use satellite communications, Earth observation, satellite navigation, or other space technologies.

Trade Associations - Management

Websites and contact details for trade associations for individuals working in management positions.

National Funding Tools

Grants, Finance & Support Schemes - National Portals