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Knowledge Transfer Networks
A Ktn Is A Single Over-arching National Network In A Specific Field Of Technology Or Business Application Which Brings Together People From Businesses, Universities, Research, Finance And Technology Organisations To Stimulate Innovation Through Knowledge Transfer.
Contact: The Technology Strategy Board, Floor 1, North Star House
Telephone: 01793 442 700
Website: www.innovateuk.org/deliveringinnovation/knowledgetransfernet works.ashx
Knowledge Transfer Partnership
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Enable Companies To Identify The Most Appropriate Source For The Knowledge Or Capability They Are Seeking From Within The Uk's Knowledge Base (universities, Colleges Or Research Organisations).
Contact: The Technology Strategy Board, Floor 1, North Star House
Telephone: 01793 442 700
Website: www.innovateuk.org/deliveringinnovation/knowledgetransferpartnerships.ashx
Collaborative R&d
Collaborative (r&d) Is Designed To Assist The Industrial And Research Communities To Work Together On R&d Projects In Strategically Important Areas Of Science, Engineering And Technology - So New Products/processes/services Can Emerge
Contact: The Technology Strategy Board, Floor 1, North Star House
Telephone: 01793 442 700
Website: www.innovateuk.org/deliveringinnovation/knowledgetransfernet works.ashx
Carbon Abatement Technology Program
This Programme Supports Businesses Looking To Develop Carbon Abatement Technologies (cats). As Well As Providing Direct Funding, The Scheme Will Help Applicants To Apply For European Grants
Contact: Department For Business, Innovation & Skills (bis), 1 Victoria Street, London
Telephone: 020 7215 5000
Website: www.dti.gov.uk/energy/sources/ sustainable/carbon-abatement-t ech/techstrategy/page19434.html
Small Business Research Initiative
Support To Help Win Government Contracts. Provides Opportunities To Small Firms Based In R&d, Encourage Other Small Businesses To Increase R&d Capacity, Create Opps For New Tech-based Or Knowldg-based Businesses
Contact: Department For Business, Innovation & Skills, 1 Victoria Street, London
Telephone: 020 7215 5000
Website: http://www.dius.gov.uk/innovation/procurement_policy/small_business_research_initiative
Marine Renewables Deployment Fund
This Provides Financial Support For Generation Projects Using Technologies That Have Completed Research And Development Stages And Are Ready To Begin Operating Commercially. It Accounts For A Large Proportion Of The Fund's Budget. In 2007, The Scheme Began Offering An 'Open Call' Process, In Which Applications For Support Can Be Submitted At Any Time.
Contact: , ,
Telephone: 0870 190 6195 Or 0870 190 6240
Offshore Wind Capital Grant Scheme
The Offshore Wind Capital Grants Scheme Was Launched To Encourage The Development Of Several Offshore Wind Farms Across The Uk. Wind Projects Will Play A Huge Part In Reducing Carbon Emissions – Supplying Up To 7 Percent of The Uk’s Electricity Demand.
Contact: Department Of Energy & Climate Change (decc), 3 Whitehall Place, London
Telephone: 0300 060 4000
Website: www.dti.gov.uk/energy/sources/ sustainable/carbon-abatement-t ech/techstrategy/page19434.html
Environmental Transformation Fund
The Scheme Provides Financial Support To Businesses That Are Looking To Develop New Low Carbon Energy And Energy Efficiency Technologies.
Contact: Jeremy Mackenzie, Science And Innovation Directorate, ,
Telephone: 07702 677891
Networks
Carbon Trust Networks Provides Financial Support, Information And Consultancy To Trade And Professional Bodies, And Trade Unions, So They Can Help Their Members Reduce Carbon Emissions.
Contact: The Carbon Trust, 8th Floor, 3 Clement's Inn
Telephone: 0800 085 2005
Website: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/carbon/networks/networks.htm
Email: networks@carbontrust.co.uk
Energy Efficiency Interest Loan Scheme
Energy-efficiency Loans From The Carbon Trust Are A Cost Effective Way To Replace Or Upgrade Your Existing Equipment With A More Energy Efficient Version
Contact: The Carbon Trust, 8th Floor, 3 Clement's Inn
Telephone: 0800 085 2005
Website: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/takingaction/loans.htm
Enhance Capital Allowances
(ecas) improve Cash Flow Through Accelerated Tax Relief. The Eca Scheme Encourages Investment In Ee Plant Specified On The energy Technology List (etl) Managed By Ct On Behalf Of Government.
Contact: The Carbon Trust, 8th Floor, 3 Clement's Inn
Telephone: 0800 085 2005
Website: http://www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/takingaction/eca.htm
Applied Research Grant
Finance Is Available To Support Research And Development Projects That Demonstrate A Potential To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions. A Minimum Of 40% Match Funding Is Required.max Amount: £250,000
Contact: The Carbon Trust, 8th Floor, 3 Clement's Inn
Telephone: 0800 085 2005
Incubator Programme
Incubators Provide Strategic And Business Development Consultancy, Advice On Corporate Finance, Mentoring For The Management Team, Energy-related Market Research And Guidance On Technical Support.
Contact: The Carbon Trust, 8th Floor, 3 Clement's Inn
Telephone: 0800 085 2005
Passport To Export
Offer New And Inexperienced Exporters Free Capability Assessments, Support In Visiting Potential Markets, Mentoring From A Local Export Professional, Free Action Plans, Customised And Subsidised Training, And Ongoing Support Once You're Up And Running.
Contact: Uk Trade & Investment International Trade Team Devon & Cornwall, Units 3 - 4 Cranmere Court, Lustleigh Close
Market Visit Support
This Support Scheme Is Designed To Help New To Export Companies Visit New Markets. Max Amount: Discretionary
Contact: Uk Trade & Investment, Kingsgate House, 66-74 Victoria Street
Telephone: 020 7215 8000
Tradeshow Access Programme (tap)
This Scheme Provides Grants To Assist Uk-based Small And Medium-sized Enterprises (smes) In Participating In Overseas Trade Exhibitions.
Contact: Uk Trade & Investment, Kingsgate House, 66-74 Victoria Street
Telephone: 020 7215 8000
Oversees Market Introductory Service (omis)
Omis Puts You Directly In Touch With Staff In Our Overseas Offices, Who Are Able To Give You Access To The Best Country And Sector-specific Business Advice, As Well As Offering Support During Your Visits Overseas.
Contact: Uk Trade & Investment, Units 3 - 4 Cranmere Court, Lustleigh Close
Export Market Research Scheme (emrs)
Carries Out Export Marketing Research On Topics Such As: Market Size And Segmentation, Regulations And Legislation, Customer Needs, Usage And Attitudes, Distribution Channels, Trends, Competitor Activity, Strategy And Performance
Contact: Uk Trade & Investment, Units 3 - 4 Cranmere Court, Lustleigh Close
Website: http://www.britishchambers.org.uk/6798219245540598384/export.html
Grant For Business Investment
Aimed At Businesses Of All Sizes. Â focuses Support On High-quality, Innovative, Knowledge-based Projects For Long-term Improvements In Productivity, Skills And Employment In Sw. The Majority Of Jobs Created Are Expected To Be At Nvq Level 2 And Above
Contact: South West Regional Development Agency, North Quay House, Sutton Harbour
Telephone: +44 (0) 1752 234842
Grant For R&d Devon
Grant For Research And Development Is A Department For Business, Innovation And Skills (bis) Business Support Initiative Which Provides Funding To Help Individuals And Small And Medium-sized Businesses Research And Develop Technologically Innovative Products And Processes. There Are Different Levels Of Grant Available For Different Projects.
Contact: South West Regional Development Agency, 100 Temple Street,
Telephone: 0117 933 0293
Centre For Research In Built Environment (cribe)
Cribe Aims To Achieve Effective And Sustainable Design, Construction And Operation Of The Built Environment. Stimulates And Supports Industry Via Technology Transfer, Research, Advice And Technical Support.
Contact: Cardiff University, Bute Building, Cardiff University
Telephone: 029 2087 0003
Website: www.cribe.uk.com/about/about.html
Email: cribe@cardiff.ac.uk
Centre For Research In Energy, Waste & The Environment (crewe)
As A Welsh Assembly Government Centre Of Excellence, Crewe Seeks To Stimulate And Support Industry Through Technology Transfer, Research, Advice And Technical Support
Contact: Cardiff University, Centre For Research In Energy, Waste And The Environment, Queen's Buildings
Telephone: 029 2087 6765
Website: powerspike.brinkster.net/index .aspx
Co-operative Research Projects
This Scheme Encourages Small And Medium-sized Enterprises (smes) That Lack Adequate Research Facilities To Work With Organisations In The Eu That Have Relevant Facilities And Capabilities.
Contact: Beta Technology Ltd, Barclay Court, Doncaster
Telephone: 01302 322633
Website: www.betatechnology.co.uk/research
Email: recep@betatechnology.co.uk
Panasonic Trust Awards
This Scheme Provides Grants To Assist With The Professional Development And Retraining Of Qualified Engineers, Particularly In New Engineering Developments And In New Technologies.
Contact: Royal Academy Of Engineering, 3 Carlton House Terrace, London
Telephone: 0207 766 0618
Website: www.raeng.org.uk/education/pro fessional/panasonic/awards.htm
Alternative Energy Programme Bristol
This Scheme Funds Knowledge Sharing Trips For Eu And Japanese Groups Looking To Engage In Collaborative Research Into Oil-alternative Energy Sources.
Contact: Eu Japan Centre For Industrial Co-operation European Commission, 52 Rue Marie De Bourgogne, Brussels
Telephone: 0032 2 282 0040
Website: www.eujapan.com/europe/energy
Email: office@eujapan.com
Sme Loan Guarentee Facility
The Scheme Provides A Part Guarantee For Loans Or Other Debt Finance Granted By Local Institutions To Small And Medium-sized Enterprise (smes).
Contact: European Investment Fund 43, Avenue J. F. Kennedy, Luxembourg
Telephone: 00352 42 66 88 1
Website: www.eif.org/portfolio/ecport/l oan-guarantees/index.htm
Email: info@eif.org
Training For Existing Staff
The Scheme Provides Funds To Enable Businesses To Help Their Employees Gain Extra Qualifications, Which Include: Health And Safety Test
Contact: Citb- Construction Skills Bircham, Newton, Kings Lynn
Telephone: 01485 577 577
Website: Www.citb-constructionskills.co .uk/traininglearning/citbgrant /grantsavailable200607
Joint Industry Projects
The Scheme Provides Small And Medium-sized Enterprises (smes) With Leverage On Research Projects With Access To Equipment And Expertise.
Contact: National Physical Laboratory (npl), Hampton Road, Teddington
Telephone: 020 8977 3222
Uk Business Incubation (ukbi)
The Uk Business Incubation (ukbi) Promotes Best Practice, Better Networking And Encourages Business Incubation Of High-growth Firms.
Contact: Uk Business Incubation, Faraday Wharf, Holt Street
Telephone: 0121 250 3538
Website: www.ukbi.co.uk
South West Ventures Fund
Businesses Must Be: Based In Sw Involved In It, Support Services, Healthcare, Telecomms & Electronics. A £25 Million Fund. The Aim Is For Shareholders To Exit By Flotation, Or Sale Within Three To Seven Years.
Contact: Yfm Venture Finance Limited Argentum, 510 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane
Telephone: 0117 906 3410
Website: www.southwestventuresfund.co.uk
Cornwall Growth Business Fund
Interest-free Loans To New And Established Small Businesses In Cornwall & Ios. Used For: Capital Equip (other Than Transport) Marketing, Consultancy. Min: £3,000 Max: £50,000 Up To 35% Of Eligible Costs
Contact: South West Investment Group, Truro Trevint House, Strangways Villas
Telephone: 01872 223 883
Website: www.southwestinvestmentgroup.c o.uk/docs/funding_cornwall_and _scilly.htm
Energy Efficiency Financing For Business
Energy Efficiency Financing Is Available To Many Kinds Of Businesses And Organisations, From Sole Traders And Partnerships Through To Large Corporates, Local Authorities And Other Public Sector Organisations. Whilst Many Kinds Of Organisation Can Qualify, There Are Some Basic Criteria To Satisfy. Credit Checks And Trading History Incorporated Businesses Must Have Been Trading For More Than 12 Months. Non Incorporated Businesses Must Have Been Trading For At Least 36 Months. Energy Efficiency Financing Is Offered Subject To Normal Credit Assessment By Siemens Financial Services. Energy Saving Assessment Energy Saving Assessments Will Be Conducted By Carbon Trust Implementation Services To Review The Estimated Co2 And Energy Savings And Whether The Monthly Energy Cost Savings Are Likely To Match Or Exceed Energy Efficiency Financing Payments. Financing From Siemens Financial Services Can Be Arranged For Amounts As Little As £1,000 And There Are Potentially No Upper Limits*. * Subject To Customer's Credit Assessment
Contact: Carbon Trust, 8th Floor, 3 Clements Inn
Telephone: 0800 085 2005
Website: http://www.energyefficiencyfinancing.co.uk/customers/pages/default.aspx
Braveheart Ventures
Venture Capital For Both High Technology Companies And Those Operating In More Traditional Sectors Such As Manufacturing, Service Industry Based Businesses And Retail Operations. Min Amount: £250,000
Contact: Braveheart Ventures Limited, The Cherrybank Centre, Cherrybank Gardens
Telephone: 01738 587 555
Website: www.braveheart-ventures.co.uk
British Smaller Companies Vct
Aims To Maximise Net Asset Value, Shareholder Returns And Tax Free Dividends. Available For Expansion, Acquisitions, Mbos And Aim Fundraising. Minimum Amount: £250,000.
Contact: Yfm Group, Saint Martins House, 210-212 Chapeltown Road
Telephone: 0113 294 5000
Website: www.yfmgroup.co.uk/bsc_vct.asp
Email: info@yfmgroup.co.uk
Enterprise Finance Guarentee (efg)
Assist Small Businesses For Loan Funding To Support Viable Plan, With Little Security. Provides Guarantee Against Defaults, Making Access To Finance Easier. Guarantee Covers 75% Of Loan.max: £250,000
Contact: Department For Business, Enterprise & Regulatory Reform (berr), 1 Victoria Street, London
Telephone: 020 7215 5000
Website: www.berr.gov.uk/bbf/small-busi ness/info-business-owners/acce ss-to-finance/sflg/page37607.html
Devon Business Support Fund
Offers Support & Loan Finance In Obj. 2 Areas Of Devon. Includes 1-to-1 Advice, Help With Business Plans, Access To A Business Networking Forum And Advice On Investment. Min Amount: £1,500
Contact: South West Investment Group - Exeter, 1 Emperor Way, Exeter Business Park
Telephone: 01392 314 603
Website: www.southwestinvestmentgroup.c o.uk/docs/funding_devon.htm
Carbon Trust Venture Capital
Capital Funds For Businesses Working In The Field Of Low-carbon Technology. Provides Vc Investments To Businesses With Credible Management Teams Which Have Clear Potential To Reduce Carbon Emissions. Min: £250,000
Contact: Carbon Trust, 8th Floor, 3 Clement's Inn
Telephone: 0800 085 2005
Website: www.carbontrust.co.uk/investments/venturecapital
Email: invest@thecarbontrust.co.uk
South West Angel Investor Network (swain)
Swain Specialises In Helping Small-medium-sized Businesses Find Equity Finance, Assists Private Investors In Region Searching For Investment Opps. In Businesses With Growth Potential. Minimum Amount: £25,000 Max: £750,000
Contact: South West Angel And Investor Network (swain), 510 Bristol Business Park, Coldharbour Lane
Telephone: 08700 606 560
Website: www.swain.org.uk
Email: enquires@swain.org.uk
General Capital Venture Finance
Provides A Range Of Finance Facilities To Support Growing (smes) In The Uk. Funding Is Designed To Assist In Filling The Equity Gap Between Early Stage Seed Capital And The Institutional Funds Available To A More Mature Business.min: £100,000 Max: £750,000
Contact: General Capital Group Plc, New Broad Street House, 35 New Broad Street
Telephone: 020 7194 7713
Website: www.generalcapital.co.uk
Iq Capital Fund
The Scheme Invests In Start-up And Early Stage Businesses Operating In The High-tech Sector. First Round Funding Is Between £25,000 And £1million. Second Round Funding Can Bring The Total Investment To £2.5million.
Contact: Nw Brown & Company Limited, Richmond House, 16-20 Regent Road
Telephone: 01223 357 131
Website: www.iqcapitalfund.co.uk/
E-synergy Sustainable Technology Fund
The Scheme Provides Technological Businesses With A Range Of Financial Support, Advice And Training. Min Amount: £500,000 Max Amount: £2 Million
Contact: E-synergy, 6 - 7 New Bridge Street,
Telephone: 020 7583 3503
Seraphim Capital
The Scheme Provides Equity Funding To Businesses, Through All Stages Of The Investment Process From Due Diligence To Post Investment Growth. Min Amount: £500,000. Max Amount: £2million.
Contact: Seraphim Capital, New City Court, 20 St Thomas Street
Telephone: 020 7089 2318
Website: www.seraphimcapital.co.uk
Email: info@seraphimcapital.co.uk
Oxford Capital Partners Ltd
Oxford Capital Partners Provides Venture Capital To Science And Technology Businesses At Various Stages Of Development. Minimum: £250,000. Maximum: £5 Million.
Contact: Oxford Capital Partners Limited, 201 Cumnor Hill,
Telephone: 01865 860 760
Website: Www.oxcp.com/?companies
Email: Info@oxcp.com
Energy Efficiency Loans
The Energy Efficiency Loan Scheme Offers Small And Medium-sized Enterprises (smes) Interest-free Loans To Enable Them To Replace Or Upgrade Equipment With More Energy Efficient Versions. Min Amount: £5,000 Max Amount: £100,000
Contact: The Carbon Trust, 8th Floor, 3 Clement's Inn
Telephone: 0800 085 2005
Website: Www.carbontrust.co.uk/energy/t Akingaction/loans.htm
Springboard
Investment Is Available To Any Organisation In The Public, Private Or Volutary Sector In Devon, Cornwall & Ios As Seedcorn Funding To Support Early Stage Development, Feasibility Studies Or Step Change Activity. Min £50,000 Max £250,000
Contact: Springboard, ,
Telephone: 0845 6009966
Website: www.springboardfund.co.uk
Email: enquiries@springboard.co.uk
Finance Cornwall
Finance Cornwall Is A £20m Venture Investment Fund Targeting Small And Medium Sized Enterprises In This Region With A Range Of Equity, Mezzanine And Debt Capital. Finance Cornwall Can Lend Or Invest From £20,000 To £1 Million Per Business
Contact: Finance Cornwall, 14 High Cross, Truro
Telephone: 01872 272288
Tridos Bank Nv
Triodos Bank Finances Companies, Institutions And Projects That Add Value To The Environment. Enable Individuals, Institutions And Businesses To Use Money More Consciously In Ways That Benefit People And The Environment, And Promote Sustainable Development. To Offer Our Customers Sustainable Financial Products And High Quality Service.
Contact: Triodos Bank, Brunel House, 11 The Promenade
Telephone: 0117 973 9339
Email: mail@triodos.co.uk
Good Energy Group Plc
Provide Individuals, Businesses And Communities With Simple And Effective Solutions To Climate Change And More Widely To Protect The Future Of The World’s Environment. The Group’s Companies Source And Invest In Technologies. Also Invest In Other Sme That Fit Aims Of Good Energy Group..
Contact: Good Energy Group Plc, Monkton Reach, Monkton Hill
Telephone: 01249 766090
