R&D Tax Credits
Cost of Non-Compliant R&D Tax Claims Falls 46%
Dramatic drop in non-compliance shows HMRC’s compliance crackdown is working, though some of its tactics remain controversial.
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Expert Tips for Using the IFS Portal
Expert tips for using the IFS Portal for Innovate UK grants. Successfully navigate your application, project setup, and mid-project reporting.
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Grants Watch: August 2024
The August 2024 edition of Grants Watch, GrantTree’s monthly roundup of the latest funding opportunities for UK innovators.
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Innovate UK Smart Grants July 2024: Everything You Need to Know
The key things you need to know about the July 2024 round of Innovate UK’s Smart competition including who’s eligible and how to apply.
R&D Tax Credits
What is the Deadline for R&D Tax Claims?
The R&D claim deadline is two years after the end of the accounting period in which your R&D took place. Here’s what you need to know.
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Changes Unlock Extra Funding for AI Innovators
Inclusion of cloud and data costs in list of qualifying expenditures means extra capital for companies working on AI-related projects.
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GrantTree Expands R&D Tax Team with Four New Hires
New joiners add considerable claim experience and technical acumen to GrantTree’s R&D Tax offering.
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Grants Watch: June 2024
The June 2024 edition of Grants Watch, GrantTree’s monthly roundup of the latest and greatest funding opportunities for UK innovators.
R&D Tax Credits
Party Manifestos Point to Stability for R&D Tax Relief
Pre-election promises bring welcome relief to business leaders worried about remaining compliant with further reforms.
Grant Funding
Grant Funding: £50,000 for HealthTech Companies in West Yorkshire
Innovate UK is offering up to £50,000 to help small businesses in West Yorkshire develop innovative health technology solutions.
R&D Tax Credits
Insider Tips for Your Next R&D Tax Technical Report
Technical reports are about to become mandatory for all R&D Tax claimants. Here are my insider tips for making sure yours passes muster with HMRC’s inspectors.
Grant Funding
What the Election Means for UK Innovation Grants
Rishi Sunak’s unexpected announcement will also have consequences for companies hoping to apply for grant funding. Here’s how.
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Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME Round 7
Find out whether you qualify for Innovate UK’s game-changing Investor Partnerships competition.
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Grants Watch: May 2024
The May 2024 issue of Grants Watch, a monthly summary of grant funding opportunities for UK businesses.
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Grant Competition – Feasibility studies for AI solutions
Innovate UK is offering up to £50,000 for creative, construction, transport, and agriculture companies to develop AI and ML-driven solutions.
R&D Tax Credits
What Would a Labour Government Mean for R&D Tax Relief?
With Labour way ahead in the polls, GrantTree examines what a Kier Starmer administration would mean for the future of R&D Tax Relief.
R&D Tax Credits
GrantTree Shortlisted for Best Independent Tax Consultancy Award
GrantTree has been shortlisted for a prestigious Tolley’s Taxation Award in the Best Independent Tax Consultancy category.
Grant Funding
Grant Competition: Eureka Quantum Collaborative R&D Multilateral 2024
Innovate UK is offering up to £500,000 in grant funding for industrial research projects in quantum technology.
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Grant Opportunity: Resource-Efficient or Bio-Based Materials and Manufacturing
Grants of up to £70,000 for feasibility projects helping the UK materials and manufacturing space achieve net zero.
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Grant Opportunity: APC: ARMD3 – Advanced Route to Market Demonstrator 3
ARMD3 is offering grants of up to £1.5 million for projects that accelerate the UK automotive sector’s transition to net zero.
R&D Tax Credits
Claim Notification Form for R&D Tax Relief Explained
The key things you need to know about the new claim notification form for R&D Tax Relief claims.
Grant Funding
Innovate UK Innovation Loans – Round 14
Up to £2 million in loans for late-stage R&D are available through Innovate UK’s innovation loans future economy competition.
R&D Tax Credits
Three Essential Tips for Claiming R&D Tax Relief for Natural Sciences Projects
R&D Technical Consultant Dr. Oliver Gould, PhD shares tips for claiming R&D Tax Relief in the natural sciences field.
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Grants Watch: March 2024
GrantTree’s monthly roundup of grant funding competitions open to innovative UK businesses. March 2024 edition.
GrantTree News
Spring Budget 2024: Key Policies for UK Innovators
GrantTree CEO Nicky Johnson summarises the key takeaways from the 2024 Spring Budget for UK innovators.
R&D Tax Credits
20% of R&D Tax Claims Face HMRC Enquiry
A new House of Commons report reveals the extent of HMRC’s compliance crackdown.
GrantTree News
Supercharge Your Growth with R&D Advance Funding
R&D Advance Funding helps ambitious pre-revenue businesses clear financial bottlenecks and bridge funding rounds to accelerate growth.
R&D Tax Credits
Business Leaders Face Personal Risk from New R&D Tax Requirements
All companies must now list an individual responsible for their claim, with worrying implications for business leaders.
R&D Tax Credits
What is the RDEC Scheme? R&D Expenditure Credit Explained
The main things you need to know about the Research and Development expenditure credit (RDEC).
Grant Funding
What You Need to Do After Winning an Innovate UK Grant
A complete breakdown of everything you need to do once you’ve won a grant from Innovate UK.
