Grants to help innovative firms scale up

Ambitious firms looking to grow and scale through innovation can take advantage of a new grant scheme which is available until March 2023.

The Research and Technology Organisation (RTO)/ Catapult grant scheme is aimed at businesses who are currently working with an innovation and growth specialist from Innovate UK EDGE.

Eligible businesses will create an action plan with their specialist, who will then account manage their journey.

They will apply for funding with support from their innovation and growth specialist.

This grant will pay 100 per cent of eligible costs up to a maximum of £15,000.

Although the grant scheme doesn 't close until March 2023, eligible businesses are urged to apply before December due to the nature of the application process.

Amerdeep Mangat (pictured), Innovate UK EDGE 's senior innovation and growth specialist based at Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, said: “This is a great opportunity for ambitious and innovative businesses.

“As well as receiving funding, successful companies will receive tailored support from a growth specialist to help realise their growth ambitions. ”

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