Finance and support for your business

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

The UK’s independent experts on small business productivity improvement, offering the most effective opportunities for you to improve your business.

Free, quick and easy access to a directory of approved finance suppliers for UK businesses.

Big Issue Invest helps social enterprises and charities by providing loans and investments.

Free support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contracts

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

The Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot scheme will support SMEs in the Professional and Business Services Sector by match-funding AI skills training for their employees.

Funding, technical and business expertise, networks and partnerships for businesses who are looking to develop a space-based service.

Peer-to-peer loans for established SMEs in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Grant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband to a high-speed capable connection.

Training to help SME business leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business.

Funding to help restore neglected historic buildings and sites and unlock their economic potential.

Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.

Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.

Specialist resources and advice to help manufacturers reduce their energy consumption and increase profitability.

Finance for SMEs in the UK with no fixed payments, fixed terms or security required. The advance is repaid as a percentage of future card sales.

A searchable database that can help you find publicly-funded sources of business assistance that you may be eligible to apply for.

Supports access to loans and other trade finance facilities for businesses that sell internationally via government guarantees.

A collaborative network and range of resources and events for manufacturers wanting to focus on sustainability.

Confidential advice and support on environmental issues for all UK businesses