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Manufacturing Grants and R&D Tax
Manufacturing Grants & R&D Tax The UK manufacturing sector continues to be a vital contributor to economic growth, driven by innovation in automation, sustainability, materials science, and digital transformation. To support these advancements, a combination of manufacturing grants and R&D tax relief is available to incentivise research, development, and process improvement. At FI Group,…
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Innovation Grants for Software & R&D Tax
Fuel Growth in Software Innovation with Public Funding The UK’s thriving digital economy is built on software innovation — from scalable SaaS platforms to advanced cybersecurity and data analytics tools. For companies investing in software development, public funding support can significantly reduce the cost of innovation. FI Group helps UK businesses maximise access…
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Engineering Grants and R&D Tax Credits
Unlock Funding for Engineering Innovation in the UK Bringing innovative products to market involves complex design, prototyping, and testing phases — all of which can be eligible for government funding. Whether you’re advancing new materials, mechanical systems, electronics, or hardware integration, both Innovation Grants for Product Development and R&D Tax Credits for Engineering can…
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Agri-Tech Grants & Smart Farming Tax Relief UK
Funding Innovation in Sustainable Agriculture and Agri-Tech The UK’s agri-tech sector is advancing rapidly, driven by the need to increase productivity, sustainability, and food security. From precision farming and robotics to biotechnology and data analytics, innovation is transforming the agricultural landscape. Businesses developing new agri-tech solutions may be eligible for a combination of Agri-Tech…
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Fintech Innovation Grants & R&D Tax Credits UK
Unlock Public Funding for Fintech Innovation The UK is a global leader in financial technology, with thousands of firms driving digital transformation across banking, payments, insurance, and investment. From blockchain and open banking APIs to AI-driven fraud detection and ESG analytics, innovation is reshaping financial services. For fintech companies, access to Innovation Grants and…
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Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS)
Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS) – Maximising Tax Relief for R&D-Focused SMEs The UK Government introduced Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS) as part of its wider reform of R&D Tax Reliefs, offering additional financial support for the most innovative, R&D-focused small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). At FI Group, we specialise in navigating the nuances of…
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Eligibility for R&D Tax Credits in the UK
Eligibility for R&D Tax Credits in the UK: A Comprehensive Guide Determining your eligibility for R&D tax credits is crucial because many companies underestimate their chances of qualifying. We speak to companies every day who assume R&D incentives “don’t apply” to them – in reality, the definition of R&D for tax purposes is broader…
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R&D Tax Credit Claim Process
R&D Tax Relief Application Process: Everything You Need to Know Navigating the complexities of R&D Tax Credits can be challenging, particularly under the evolving and increasingly scrutinised UK tax landscape. At FI Group, we act as your trusted partner in navigating this landscape, offering a comprehensive and highly tailored R&D Tax Credit service. With…
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Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) & VGEC
Understanding VGTR and VGEC: UK Tax Relief for the Video Games Industry Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) is a government-backed incentive designed to support the UK’s thriving video games industry. Available to UK-based video games development companies, VGTR enables eligible businesses to claim a significant tax relief or payable credit for qualifying production expenditure. It…
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Merged R&D Scheme (UK)
As of 1 April 2024, the UK government has introduced a new Merged R&D Tax Relief Scheme, which consolidates the previous SME and RDEC schemes into a single, streamlined credit system. This change aims to simplify the R&D tax landscape, provide consistency across businesses, and target relief towards genuine innovation. The merged scheme is based…