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New £200m Sustainable Innovation Fund: Applications Now Open 3 Jul 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising - The aim of the Fund is to support businesses that come up with innovative, sustainable solutions to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 disruption.
How To Reclaim SSP For Covid-19 Absences 17 Jun 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising - As an employer, you can use the scheme to claim back SSP paid to an employee who is eligible for SSP due to Coronavirus, up to £95.85 per week of absence.
4 Myths About R&D Tax Credit And Grants, Debunked 2 Jun 2020 Fundraising, Tax, Tech - There are caveats when receiving both grants and R&D Tax Credits, but with accurate planning and expert advice you can benefit from both.
Raising Finance Through Crowdfunding During COVID-19 22 May 2020 Fundraising, Investment - Two start-up Founders and a Crowdfunding expert discuss how Equity Crowdfunding can be the answer to growing companies' financing needs in COVID-19 times.
Why It’s A Great Time To Raise Finance Through Crowdfunding 18 May 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising, Investment - With VC and institutional investment made uncertain by the COVID-19 pandemic, crowdfunding platform are a great and reliable alternative to raise finance.
Finding The Right Loan Funding For Your Business 1 May 2020 Fundraising - In this webinar four experts discuss the pros and cons of the main loan options available to UK companies during the COVID-19 crisis.
What A Post-COVID-19 Funding Round Will Look Like 30 Apr 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising - In this report we answer three key questions on what VC investment will look like after the COVID-19 crisis.
Kaushal Shah – Founder of envoPAP 6 Apr 2020 Clients, Fundraising - envoPAP’s mission is to make sustainable products which do not harm the planet. Founder Kaushal Shah tells us about his journey as an entrepreneur.
Innovate UK Provides £20m In Grants To Start-Ups Tackling COVID-19 Disruption 6 Apr 2020 Deadlines, Fundraising - Innovate UK announced £20m of grants for companies that use innovation to fulfil "emerging or increasing needs during and following the Covid-19 pandemic"
R&D Tax Credits: How To Correctly Apportion Time 16 Mar 2020 Fundraising, Tax, Tech - When you submit a claim to HMRC, you will need to include records of the amount of time spent on R&D activities for each of the employees involved.
Budget 2020 For Start-Ups: Everything You Need To Know 16 Mar 2020 COVID-19, Fundraising, Policy - In this report we outline the most relevant points from the 2020 Budget for UK start-ups & SMEs like Entrepreneurs' Relief cap, COVID-19 measures and more.
PAYE Cap On R&D Tax Credits Delayed Until 2021 13 Mar 2020 Fundraising, Tax, Tech - A PAYE cap on the amount claimed under R&D Tax Credits was supposed to be introduced in April this year, but it has now been delayed to 2021.