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The International Tech Hub Network (ITHN) works to forge innovation partnerships between the UK and international tech sectors, stimulate local digital economies, and build high-end digital skills to drive sustainable jobs and growth.
A new pathway supporting innovative approaches to the safe, timely and efficient development of medicines to improve patient access.
You must register as an overseas company in the UK to do business legally - find out about what you need to do
Steps to help grow your business - finding finance, mentors, increasing sales and developing products and services
How to apply for a clinical trial including eligibility, phases, model IMPDs, costs and how to make changes to your application.
Directories of projects from Launchpad competitions.
Find out how venture capital schemes work, who can apply and what tax reliefs are available for your investors.
Learn how to check if your website or mobile app is accessible.
Learn how the Government Digital Service is monitoring accessibility under the Public Sector Bodies (Websites and Mobile Applications) (No.2) Accessibility Regulations 2018.
Reclaim VAT you've paid on goods and services bought in the UK to use in your business if you’re registered as a business outside the UK.
Information about when you need to submit substantial amendments to a clinical trial including changes to the trial sponsor or legal representative, Investigational medicinal product certification and importation.
Find news, information and advice from the government on starting or growing your business.
Use this service to apply for government-backed innovation funding for your business
Business plans - download free templates and get help writing a business plan
Growth Hubs are local public/private sector partnerships led by the Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs). They join up national and local business support so it is easy for businesses to find the help they need.
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 CMA is investigating the supply of public cloud infrastructure services in the UK.
Find out about being 'active', trading and non-trading, and being dormant if you’re a new or existing company or organisation.
What you need to know about and do to comply with the law and keep consumers safe.
Centralised guidance for SMEs and departments on government’s commitment to support start-ups and small businesses via government procurement, and commit to paying them on time.
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