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Innovate UK Innovation Loans
Innovate UK Innovation Loans: Secure Up to £2 Million for Future Economy Projects Key Information Funding Organisation Innovate UK Competition Title Innovation Loans Future Economy: Round 20 Total Funding Available Up to £25 million Maximum Funding per Project £100,000 to £2 million Submission Deadline 2nd Jul 2025 Submission Portal Innovate UK Online Submission Service Contact…
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Investor Partnerships – Health Technologies, West Yorkshire: Round 2 Grant Funding Competition
Unlock Innovation with the Investor Partnerships – Health Technologies, West Yorkshire: Round 2 Grant The Investor Partnerships – Health Technologies, West Yorkshire: Round 2 grant funding competition is now open for UK registered SMEs. This initiative, led by Innovate UK in collaboration with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, aims to boost innovation in the health…
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Software Licences in R&D Tax Credit Claims: What is Included?
R&D tax credits are a valuable incentive for companies investing in innovation. One of the key components of these claims is software licences. Understanding what software licences can be included in R&D tax credit claims is crucial for maximising your benefit. This guide provides a comprehensive overview of eligible software licences, ensuring you make the…
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Understanding Contracted Activities in R&D Projects
Contracted Activities in R&D Projects: What are they? Contracted activities are a vital component of many research and development (R&D) projects. These activities are considered subcontracted when a company engages an external contractor to perform tasks that form part of a larger R&D project. Even if the subcontracted work isn’t R&D in isolation, it can…
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Denmark’s Offshore Wind Tender: What Went Wrong and How Others Succeed
Denmark’s Offshore Wind Tender Challenges and Success Stories from Other Countries Denmark’s recent offshore wind tender, which aimed to add 3 GW of capacity, ended without a single bid. This outcome is surprising given Denmark’s leadership in wind energy. Several factors contributed to this unexpected result, and contrasting these with successful approaches in other countries…
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Carbon Capture in Scotland: Leading the Charge into the Future
Carbon Capture in Scotland: Investment In recent discussions surrounding climate change solutions, the UK government has made a significant commitment by pledging £21.7 billion in public funds over the next 25 years to develop the carbon capture utilisation and storage (CCUS) industry. This initiative aims to revitalise the UK’s industrial sectors and pave the way…
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Innovate UK Grants: Empowering Innovation Across the UK
Innovate UK: What you Need to Know At FI Group, we recognise the pivotal role Innovate UK plays as the United Kingdom’s national innovation agency, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI). Innovate UK grants are essential in driving productivity and economic growth by supporting businesses in developing and realising the potential of new ideas.…
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Grant Funding for Clinical Trials
Grant Funding for Clinical Trials Clinical trials are an important stage of R&D for new pharmaceuticals, treatments and medical devices, building up evidence for both safety and effectiveness in human participants. They are also required by regulators like the MRHA in the UK and the FDA in the US before you can start selling your…
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European Space Agency Grant: Space for Electromobility
European Space Agency Grant: Space for Electromobility In the rapidly evolving landscape of electromobility, innovation is key to driving sustainable solutions. FI Group, a leader in R&D tax credits and grant services, is at the forefront of supporting businesses in their quest for funding and development. One exciting opportunity currently available is the European Space Agency…
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SMART: SCOTLAND Grant
Empowering Innovation with the SMART: SCOTLAND Grant At FI Group, we are dedicated to supporting the growth and innovation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). One of the key resources available to Scottish SMEs is the SMART: SCOTLAND grant, a research and development grant designed to support high-risk, highly ambitious projects. This grant is an…