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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.
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.
Help and advice for employee buyouts
Sources of information, advice and specialist financing for employee buyout.
Key stages in an employee buyout
Assessing feasibility, planning, negotiating and completing an employee buyout.
Forms of employee ownership
Employee trusts, direct share ownership, co-operatives and other employee ownership options.
Financing an employee buyout
Borrowing options, deferred payment and employee financing for buyouts.
What do business angels do?
How business angels operate and how they choose the businesses they invest in.
Intellectual property after 1 January 2021
Information for owners and users of IP about the changes to the IP system in the UK after the end of the transition period