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Growth Catalyst Early Stage: New Innovators
UK registered micro and small businesses can apply for a share of up to £10 million to develop affordable, adoptable and investable innovations in. . .

Capital Grants now open for applications
The Capital Grants offer is now open for new applications. This new round will make £150 million of funding available to farmers to buy equipment. . .

East Devon Business Grant Scheme Now Open
Grants of £3,000 to £30,000 are now available for small and micro businesses in East Devon through the latest round of the Innovation and. . .

Consultation on Public Procurement – open now
The Cabinet Office has just launched a 10-week public consultation on further reforms to public procurement, closing on Friday 5th September. The proposals outlined. . .

The Kings Trust
If you’re aged 18 to 30 and have a business idea you’d like to explore, The King’s Trust offers a dedicated programme to help. . .

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme Opens
The latest round of the Fisheries and Seafood Scheme (FaSS) in now open, supporting projects that strengthen England’s seafood sector and support economic growth. . .

ICO Update: The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 becomes law
The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) received Royal Assent and became law on Thursday 19 June 2025. This new legislation updates key. . .

GSW Marine and Maritime New Innovator Launchpad
GSW Marine and Maritime Launchpad Round 3 has launched with £2.3 million for projects between £25-£50K for projects that grow innovation activities in the. . .