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New ESA Grants to Fund UK Innovators Exploiting Space
Eight new ESA grants offering substantial funding to companies harnessing space technology and assets in a diverse range of fields.
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£84,000 Grant for AI Proof of Concept Projects
Up to £84,000 for businesses looking to validate early-stage AI technologies
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Full ADOPT: Grant Opportunity for Farming and Forestry Innovators
Companies in England can secure up to £80,000 in grant funding for on-farm demonstration projects.
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£500,000 Grants for Welsh Food and Agriculture Innovators
Innovate UK is offering substantial grants to agriculture and food technology companies in North and Mid Wales.
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EIC Transition: Follow-On Funding for EU Grant Winners
Won an EU grant? The EIC Transition scheme is a great opportunity to secure further funding for your game-changing technology.
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EIC Pathfinder: €4 million for Groundbreaking UK Startups
Find out if you could secure a game-changing grant from the EU-funded EIC Pathfinder competition.
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Investor Partnerships: Funding for Climate and Clean Energy Innovators
Find out if you’re eligible for this unique grant-investment hybrid opportunity from Innovate UK.
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Why Innovation Loans Are A Great Next Step for Grant Winners
Finished a grant-funded project and need capital to take your technology to market? An Innovation Loan may be the answer.
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EIC Accelerator Grants – The Complete Guide for UK Companies
Find out if your UK startup or scaleup can apply for up to €2.5 million in grant funding from the EIC Accelerator scheme.
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Funding for MedTech Innovators – The NIHR’s New Uncapped Grant Competition
Find out if you could secure a large grant from the National Institute for Health and Care Research.
GrantTree News
Self-Set Pay: What We Learned and Why it Ended
GrantTree CEO Bob Leung explains what we learned from our radical self-set pay model and why we moved to a more traditional system.
R&D Tax Credits
Changes to R&D Tax Relief in 2025 – Here’s What You Need to Know
Your guide to the main R&D Tax changes impacting your company this year.
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R&D Tax Relief on Subcontractors – The New Rules Explained
Looking to claim R&D Tax Relief on subcontracted R&D? Read this before you file.
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New Restrictions on Overseas R&D Costs
Most payments for overseas contractors and externally provided workers no longer qualify for R&D Tax Relief.
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Innovate UK Smart Grants November 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.
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£1 million Grant for Scottish Bio-Based Manufacturers
Secure up to £1 million to turn your bio-based manufacturing idea into a commercial reality.
GrantTree News
2024 Autumn Budget: Key Takeaways for UK Innovators
The major announcements from the 2024 Autumn Budget impacting innovative UK companies.
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Enhanced R&D Intensive Support (ERIS): Everything You Need to Know
The key things you need to know about Enhanced R&D intensive support, offering government funding to innovative, unprofitable SMEs.
GrantTree News
Specialist Spotlight: Emily Siddaway-Parmenter, MEng, Senior R&D Technical Consultant
Senior R&D Technical Consultant Emily Siddaway-Parmenter discusses her career to date and her work supporting other female engineers.
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.
Grant Funding
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.
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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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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.