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Innovate UK Business Growth
Innovate UK Business Growth offers a range of services to help ambitious, innovative SMEs grow and scale.
Commercial benefits of research and development
Identify how research and development can benefit your business
R&D grants and support in Northern Ireland
Where to find research and development support and grants for businesses in Northern Ireland, and how Invest NI can help.
Collaborative research and development support
Details about grants and support for undertaking collaborative research and development projects in Northern Ireland.
Small business research initiative (SBRI)
Find out how SBRI can benefit your small business and help you win government contracts for innovation and research
Innovate UK funding: How does it work
An overview of Innovate UK funding opportunities, including challenge-led (thematic) competitions, open competitions and innovation networks
Innovate UK Business Connect
Innovate UK Business Connect, previously known as Knowledge Transfer Network, brings together ideas, people and communities to respond to challenges and drive positive change.
Global funding and support for innovation
Information on support and funding available to help you innovate, build international partnerships and pursue innovation opportunities abroad.
Find Innovate UK funding opportunities
How to find Innovate UK funding opportunities and use their Innovation Funding Service to apply for funding
7 key advantages of R&D for small business
Discover different ways to leverage research and development to improve products and services, and boost your business.
Funding your research and development
The range of funding available to support research and development.
Innovation and R&D - find a case study
Real-life case studies that showcase business innovation, successful product and service development, and the importance of IP
Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs
Discover the different types of relief for businesses that work on R&D, find out if you can claim and what to do before you make a claim.
Government grants and support
Information about grant award criteria and matching funds you may need to provide.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships funding
Find out about the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships support and funding available, and how to apply.
Advantages and disadvantages of franchising your business
The benefits and potential drawbacks of using franchising to grow your business.
Advantages of an employee buyout
An employee buyout can help preserve your business and employees jobs, and deliver a fair price.
Top tips for selling through online travel agents
Six tips to make the most of selling rooms through an online travel agent or booking website to maximise profits and avoid missing out.
Find out about franchise opportunities
How and where to find out about franchise opportunities.
Cost of living: Support and advice for small businesses
Sources of support and funding to help Northern Ireland businesses.