The best time to hire a grant writer
Whilst I like the intention behind “fail early”, there are surely some lessons we can learn that mean we are more likely to “succeed early”. I have been writing grants since 2009. What if I were the tech entrepreneur or CEO – when would I hire an experienced grant writer?
Equity Funding for Impact Ventures
In part three of our funding series, we take a look at more traditional equity funding and how it might be used to benefit impact ventures.
The intangible benefit of showing character in grant applications
Quantify, reference, state deadlines, dependencies, timely, SMART, concise, precise, measurable – these are the watch words of many grant writers, and rightly so.
But we also know that many Investors rate team, ambition, personality and motivation as key decision-making factors – so should we as grant writers be putting more emphasis on showcasing the character of the team? And how can we do that with such limited space?!
Why it’s so difficult to agree on matters of sustainability
The following is a short essay I wrote earlier this year as part of my M.Sc. studies at Kiel University. It provides a brief introduction to the challenges around (the lack of) a universal meaning of 'sustainability' and 'sustainable development' and a quick overview of different schools of thought (narratives) around those terms.
A Simple Guide to Impact Investment Funding
In part two of our funding series, we take a look at impact investments and how they could help to fund forward-thinking organisations and entrepreneurs.
How to choose a grant writer – part II
It is fair to say that there are more factors to consider when choosing which grant writing company or freelance grant writer you want to work with. In this article we'll take a closer look at how you can differentiate between grant writing services on more than just fees.
What types of grant funding are available?
Understanding what types of funding are available and appropriate for your business is a valuable first step towards securing a future for your current projects. Part one of our funding series looks at the different types of funding available, their pros and cons, and the types of organisations that might best benefit.
Can UK companies still access EIC Accelerator EU grant funding?
We recently recorded a webinar with some of the most innovative UK-based SMEs for Newable all about the EIC Accelerator EU grant funding programme. Before Brexit, UK companies could access grant funding from EIC Accelerator / SME Instrument – but what is the situation for UK companies eligibility for EU grant funding post-brexit?
How to Access Collaborative EU Grant Funding
I was recently invited to give a webinar to the clients of Newable – mainly innovation-driven SMEs – about how to access EU grant funding. In particular, accessing collaborative R&D grant projects with partners across Europe.
Innovation Grant Funding for Impact Ventures
Back in 2020, we gave a talk at the Waterkant festival on the topic of 'Innovation Grant Funding for Impact Ventures.' We are delighted to be able to now share the full recording of this session, along with a transcript of the key takeaways and highlights.
How can I access innovation grant funding for my impact project?
The UK government will allocate £2bn to support innovative ventures developing new products, processes and services in 2021 – and this huge amount of grant funding is only through Innovate UK Grants. Other funders, including NESTA grant funding, mean that the grant funding for impact ventures is significant. The challenge is how to access grant funding for impact projects as a public body, a charity or a not-for-profit?
World’s first wearable speech tracker secures £480k R&D Grant
BeneTalk is pioneering in the field of wearable technology with a niche focus on wearable speech tracking devices that effectively coaches people who stammer to improve their speech. Working with Venturenomix, the UK-based team have just secured a significant R&D grant of circa £480,000 to integrate Real-Time Haptic Feedback capability into their prototype device.
€2.2m Smart City European Grant Win
Ahead of the launch of Horizon Europe, Venturenomix received the positive news that a Connected Europe Framework (CEF) European Grant application was approved for funding. The CEF Call means that 5 aspiring smart cities in Europe will share €2.2m to create the crucial ‘open data lakes’ to unlock mobility, environmental planning and other impact use-cases to be deployed.
Insider Funding Knowledge – Energy & Mobility
We have all heard of EIC Accelerator, Smart Grants, Fast Track to Innovation, Eurostars – and we all know about Horizon2020, InnovateUK and Horizon Europe. These funds are oversubscribed with success rates <10% (sometimes <3%). But what are the alternative grant funding options for impact projects? Where are those ‘hidden gems’ – those little-known EU grants for social entrepreneurs that you only hear about after the deadline?
Fundamentals of Funding Impact Ventures
Finding funding for your impact venture can be difficult, so with some help from our friends (researchers and experts), we have written an eBook that covers and presents the main sources of funding impact ventures (including grant funding). With many downloaded, we are overwhelmed with the positive feedback so far.
