95,000 businesses launched with jobcentre scheme
More than 95,000 businesses have been launched by entrepreneurial jobseekers in the past 5 years with the support of a scheme designed to boost innovation.
New ventures have been launched through the New Enterprise Allowance (NEA) across a wide range of industries and sectors, including manufacturing, design, fashion and leisure.
Jobseekers who want to start their own firm can access government funding and on-going expertise from dedicated mentors through the scheme.
Employment Minister Damian Hinds said:
This year will be remembered as one in
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme
Do you run a successful business or social enterprise and are looking to grow?
The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Programme is an investment to help entrepreneurs create jobs and economic opportunity by providing greater access to education and business support services. 10,000 Small Businesses is funded by Goldman Sachs and the Goldman Sachs Foundation
The programme provides high-quality, practical education specifically tailored to the needs of UK small business leaders. Participants will receive 100 hours of teaching designed by leading experts
Funding For Innovation In Infrastrucure
Businesses can apply for a share of £15 million to support projects to develop new integrated infrastructure solutions and business models.
Innovate UK has up to £15 million to fund innovative projects in:
smart infrastructure
energy systems
connected transport
urban living
The competition aims to stimulate innovation in the infrastructure that provides critical services for the economy, the environment and society.
Infrastructure systems are vital to continued economic growth, competitiveness, productivity, environmental sustainability and social wellbeing.
They also represent a huge market opportunity for UK businesses. There is
The Government is Open for Business
The Government is Open for Business and wants to work with more small and medium businesses across the UK.
By 2020, the government plans to spend £1 in every £3 with small business in the UK, either directly or through the supply chain. That’s almost £3 billion of new business up for grabs every year, either directly or through the supply chain.
Increasing the proportion of government spend that reaches SMEs has been a key priority within the governments procurement policy over the
Up To 3000 Jobs To Be Created in Humber Enterprise Zone
Up to 3000 new jobs are to be created in one of the Humber Enterprise Zones. Planning permission was granted by East Riding Council for a new distribution centre at Capitol Park on the Goole 36 Enterprise zone.
The development, which was put together by Capitol Park owners Sterling Capitol and the Homes and Communities Agency (HCA), will include a mix of warehouse units, retail and leisure facilities and car showrooms, along with a 100-bed hotel. A number of high profile
Department For Transport New Technology Grants
A £2.5 million package of awards for companies, individuals and academics to make travelling safer, quicker and more reliable has been announced by the government.
Transport Technology Research Innovation Grant (T-TRIG)
The Transport Technology Research Innovation Grant (T-TRIG) funds early-stage research projects into innovative ideas or concepts to help create a better transport system.
It is part of the Department for Transport’s Innovation Grant funding.
The purpose of the scheme is to:
reduce barriers to innovation and advance technology in transport
enable a better transport system
Free Travel Plans For North East Lincolnshire Businesses
North East Lincolnshire Council and their partners ENGIE have introduced a new transport scheme, to help Businesses and other organisations lower their costs and reduce their impact on the environment by easing congestion.
The travel planning service is fully funded by North East Lincolnshire Council and is available to any business, voluntary or community organisation within North East Lincolnshire.
Any business that develops a Business Travel Plan is eligible to apply for a Sustainable Travel Grant of up to £5,000 to implement
Government launches new Export Hub.
The Government has launched a new international trade hub for businesses.
The hub will help UK businesses access millions of pounds’ worth of potential overseas business. The hub gives practical advice, and signpost support to help them win lucrative contracts.
The site will act as a single digital destination for trade and investment, bringing together and connecting UK businesses, international buyers and international investors.
Whether businesses are new, occasional or frequent exporters, they will be able to take advantage of the new suite
Funding competition: technology solutions for society in India
Innovate UK is investing up to £1.6 million for projects that use cutting-edge solutions to enhance healthcare, clean technology and infrastructure in India.
The aim of this competition is to encourage innovative partnerships between the UK and India. Innovate UK and the Indian government are funding this competition, administered by the Newton Fund.
Projects should address one or more of the following societal challenges:
clean technology
affordable healthcare
electronic system design and manufacture (ESDM) technology solutions for urban, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, disaster management and environmental challenges
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Humber Renewable Awards – 2017 Nominations Open
The Hull Daily Mail Humber Renewable Awards 2017 nominations are now open.
The awards are returning for their sixth year and are the regions flagship awards for the Renewables Sector. The awards sponsored by Siemens and supported by some of the regions largest companies celebrate companies working in the green energy sector.
The renewable sector offers opportunities for investment and jobs in our region/
There are 9 award categories:
Humber Renewables Small Business of the Year (under 50 employees)
Best Renewable Energy Project or Installation