We use some essential cookies to make this website work.
We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services.
We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services.
You have accepted additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
You have rejected additional cookies. You can change your cookie settings at any time.
Departments, agencies and public bodies
News stories, speeches, letters and notices
Detailed guidance, regulations and rules
Reports, analysis and official statistics
Consultations and strategy
Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports
Register to vote Register by 18 June to vote in the General Election on 4 July.
Get business support and advice over the phone and online - setting up and running a business.
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 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...
This report explores the landscape of business incubators and accelerators in the UK.
Start a business to help people or communities - business structures including community interest companies and co-operatives
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Guidance and forms covering investment schemes. Including venture capital schemes, collective investment schemes and community investment tax relief.
Startup boards meets for the first time, supporting department’s goal of making the UK a science and technology superpower by 2030.
Apply for an Innovator Founder visa if you've been endorsed for a business idea: eligibility, documents, extend or switch, bring your family.
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 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.
Seven organisations to receive funding for programmes supporting tech and digital businesses.
Science and technology start-ups in regions across the UK broke global trends to grow private sector investment in 2023, according to new research.
Find out how the scheme works, including issuing shares and raising money, and how to submit your compliance statement.
Find out if your proposal to raise investments could qualify for a venture capital scheme and what you need to apply for advance assurance.
The Science and Technology Venture Capital Fellowship is a career development programme for investment professionals with a focus on science and technology.
Don’t include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details.
To help us improve GOV.UK, we’d like to know more about your visit today. Please fill in this survey (opens in a new tab).