IUK Smart Grant-Part 1
We are writing two articles about the recently launched Innovate UK Smart Grant. Article 1 (this one) has the key information you will need to understand the grant
How Should I Evidence IP in an R&D Grant Application?
We know a lot about grant funding, but we also know when to bring in one of our expert partners. In this series of six articles, we've teamed up with IP Attorney Jason Teng at Potter Clarkson to take a look at some of the IP-specific challenges we often come across in our R&D funding applications.
What exactly is an impact venture?
Impact investing refers to investments “made into companies, organizations, and funds with the intention to generate a measurable, beneficial social or environmental impact alongside a financial return”.
R&D Tax Credits: Overcoming the Barriers
As part of our ‘Overcoming Barriers to securing R&D Grant Funding’ series, we look at how common challenges to securing ...
SME FUND 2023 – Grant Funding to Protect your IP
Are you an SME seeking support to protect your intellectual property and fuel your growth? Look no further! In this blog post, we will explore the European Union Intellectual Property Office's (EUIPO) SME Fund 2023 and how it can part-fund your IP protection costs.
Intellectual Property Rights: Overcoming the Barriers
As part of our ‘Overcoming Barriers to securing R&D Grant Funding’ series, we look at how common challenges to securing R&D grants can be navigated by working with specialist partners.
In part four, we tackle IP with Full-service intellectual property law firm Potter Clarkson.
Understanding Partnerships and Contractual Agreements for Grant Funding
As part of our ‘Overcoming Barriers to securing R&D Grant Funding’ series, we look at how common challenges to securing R&D grants can be navigated by working with specialist partners.
In part three, we focus on unlocking partnerships through contractual agreements with experienced legal team Stephen Scown.
Understanding your R&D Grant Funding options
As part of our ‘Overcoming Barriers to securing R&D Grant Funding’ series, we look at how common challenges to securing R&D grants can be navigated by working with specialist partners.
In part two, we take a look at EU Funding Hub, a smart online portal that can help project manage funding European projects.
How to secure ‘Match Funding’ the easy way
As part of our ‘Overcoming Barriers to securing R&D Grant Funding’ series, we look at how common challenges to securing R&D grants can be navigated by working with specialist partners.
In part one, we take a look at Sprk Capital, a specialist financing partner who offer a alternative, non-dilutive source of capital for matched funding.
Professional Digital Support System secures £2.6m equity and grant investment
Today is a good day! Our client, Brain In Hand, has confirmed that the joint equity and grant investment from 24 Haymarket and Innovate UK has been officially confirmed – a significant win for all parties.
What is the new Innovate UK Smart Grant?
In April 2022, Innovate UK launched a new Smart Grant competition that offers between £50,000 and £2million to innovative SMEs ...
What is an Impact Venture? 5 gamechangers to look out for in 2022
Impact Ventures and impact entrepreneurs are on the rise. In 2021, the European Commission launched Horizon Europe, a €95bn funding programme entirely focused on impactful companies and collaborative projects aiming to solve some of the biggest challenges to society. This article will help to explain what an impact venture is by giving you some examples of some businesses that are making an impact.
Innovation Grant Funding in the 20’s
Multidisciplinary is the first word that springs to mind when I think about innovation grant funding since 2020. There has been a distinct move on behalf of grant funders in recent years to embrace technology, expand the range of funding for innovation and align with how the VC’s are doing it. No doubt, changes have been backed up with even more grant funding for innovative businesses – so what does innovation grant funding look like in the 20’s?
£265k R&D Grant for Wearable Robotics Tech Startup
This month (February 2022) the team, that have bootstrapped their way to a prototype wearable technology that has piqued the interest of physiotherapy and gym chains across the world, start a 12month R&D project funded by Innovate UK.
Crowdfunding for Impact Ventures
In part four of our funding series, we take a look at the different types of crowdfunding and how appealing to multiple smaller investors unlocks new funding opportunities.
