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Find out how venture capital schemes work, who can apply and what tax reliefs are available for your investors.
The Start-up route is for a person seeking to establish a business in the UK for the first time. From 13 April 2023 this route is only available to those who hold a valid Start-up endorsement issued before the 13...
Guidance and forms covering investment schemes. Including venture capital schemes, collective investment schemes and community investment tax relief.
ChipStart is a two-year pilot programme backed by the government providing start-ups with the technical and commercial help they need to help bring new products to market.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Apply for an Innovator Founder visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, extend or switch, bring your family.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money and how to submit a compliance statement.
Find out about tax reliefs available to individuals who invest in certain companies, social enterprises, or Venture Capital Trusts.
This report explores the landscape of business incubators and accelerators in the UK.
The Incubator for Automation and Innovation (i.AI) was a software development team that was part of the Cabinet Office and the Prime Minister’s Delivery Group.
Find out if your proposal to raise investments could qualify for a venture capital scheme and what you need to apply for advance assurance.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money, and how to submit your compliance statement.
Startup boards meets for the first time, supporting department’s goal of making the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030.
The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is a career development programme for investment professionals with a focus on science and technology.
Seven organisations to receive funding for programmes supporting tech and digital businesses.
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