Innovation
5 Ingenious Solutions to Renewable Energy Storage
Before we can switch to 100% renewable energy, we need to solve the problem of storage. Thankfully, these ingenious innovators are already on the case.
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Our latest insights on government, debt, equity funding, and UK innovation.
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits: How to Claim For Subcontracted R&D
HMRC has specific rules on claiming R&D Tax Credits for subcontracted R&D. Here’s what you need to know. Many companies choose to subcontract parts of
R&D Tax Credits
SME R&D Tax Relief or RDEC – Which one should I apply to?
R&D Tax Credits are made up of two schemes: SME R&D Tax Relief and RDEC. Here’s how to work out which one you should apply
R&D Tax Credits
How Far Back Can I Claim R&D Tax Credits?
HMRC allows you to apply for R&D Tax Credits up to two years after the end of the accounting period in which your R&D took
Grant Funding
GrantTree’s Grant Watch – August 2021
Welcome to Grant Watch, a monthly look at some of the most exciting grant funding opportunities open to UK innovators. August is upon us. The
Funding News
Future Fund: Breakthrough – What You Need to Know
Future Fund: Breakthrough is a promising new funding source for cutting-edge British businesses. Here are the key things you need to know about this scheme.
Funding News
My Sure-Fire Tips for Tackling Year-End Stress
Year-end stress can overwhelm even the most experienced finance professional. Here are my top tips for staying calm, focused and productive during this taxing time.
Grant Funding
GrantTree’s Grant Watch – July 2021
Welcome to Grant Watch, a monthly look at some of the most exciting grant funding opportunities available to UK innovators. July is here (though it
Grant Funding
GrantTree’s Grant Watch – June 2021
Welcome to Grant Watch, a monthly look at some of the most exciting grant funding opportunities available to UK innovators. June is upon us. And
R&D Tax Credits
HMRC Enquiries Are Rising. Will This Impact Your R&D Tax Credits Claim?
The number of HMRC enquiries into R&D Tax Credit claims has spiked over the past few months. But what’s behind this? And what does it
GrantTree News
Introducing Our New Brand
We’ve just unveiled our new brand and website. Here’s why we’ve changed, and what this means for our company and our clients. As you’ve probably
Grant Funding
UK Innovation Grants: A Beginner’s Guide
Welcome to Innovation Grant Funding 101, GrantTree’s introductory guide to R&D grants for businesses in the UK. This guide covers key information about how innovation
Grant Funding
Innovate UK Grants: Project Partners Explained
Applying for an Innovate UK grant with a project partner is a great way to share the costs and complexities of cutting-edge development work. But
Grant Funding
GrantTree’s Grant Watch – April 2021 Edition
Welcome to Grant Watch, a monthly look at some of the most exciting grant funding opportunities available to UK innovators. For April 2021, our grants
Grant Funding
Innovate UK Smart Grants: Do I Qualify?
The Smart competition offers generous grants to a broad range of businesses. But it can be hard to know whether your company actually qualifies for
Video Games Tax Relief
Covid Spurs Record Year for UK Games Market
National lockdowns and new console releases fuel mammoth surge in software and hardware sales. But small studios struggle to capitalize. Sales of video games and
Funding News
ARIA: Does UK Really Need its Own DARPA?
Innovation funding expert Richard Wigley asks whether ARIA, the government’s new science investment vehicle, is worth the money. Or the hype. Last March, the government
R&D Tax Credits
Can I Claim VGTR and R&D Tax Relief at the Same Time?
Some companies are allowed to claim VGTR and R&D Tax Relief at the same time. But only in very specific circumstances. Here’s what you need
Video Games Tax Relief
VGTR: What is it? Am I eligible? How do I claim?
Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) provides UK games studios with thousands of pounds in critical government funding. This guide explains how the scheme works, which
Funding News
Report Reveals True Toll of Covid-19 on SME Finances
Sobering data from the British Business Bank pours cold water on Chancellor’s hopes for an SME-led recovery. Will the government go further? A new report
Video Games Tax Relief
More than Money. 4 Key Reasons to Claim VGTR
Video Games Tax Relief provides UK developers with thousands of pounds in government funding. But extra cash isn’t the only benefit of claiming VGTR. It’s
Funding News
Budget 2021: Sunak Unveils £65 Billion in Covid Business Aid
Budget 2021 included billions in extra aid for distressed businesses. Here are the key policies you need to know about. Chancellor Rishi Sunak has unveiled
Funding News
Budget 2021: What It Means For Britain’s Innovators
The government has delivered an expansive budget designed to fuel an investment-led economic recovery. But what will this ambitious plan mean for Britain’s innovators, in
Coronavirus Support
Coronavirus Business Support: What’s Available? How Do I Apply?
The UK government has created a range of measures to support businesses during the Coronavirus pandemic, and the UK’s various lockdowns and restrictions. Here’s what’s
Video Games Tax Relief
VGTR: Which Costs Can I Claim For?
VGTR expert Lewis Songaila explains which of your game development costs you can claim for under Video Games Tax Relief. Video Games Tax Relief is
Video Games Tax Relief
Can I Claim VGTR for Unfinished Games?
Studios can claim Video Games Tax Relief (VGTR) for unfinished games. But there’s one significant difference in the claim process that you need to know
Video Games Tax Relief
VGTR: How Much Can My Studio Claim?
VGTR is a lucrative lifeline for games developers looking for additional funding. But how much your studio can claim varies greatly depending on your spending
Video Games Tax Relief
VGTR: 5 Reasons to File With A Claim Specialist
Saving time and maximising your relief are just two of the reasons you should consider working with a VGTR claim specialist when filing for Video
Funding News
Government Launches Consultation on Post-Brexit State Aid
The UK government has launched a consultation on the future of state subsidies. It addresses a variety of crucial state aid issues and is open
R&D Tax Credits
R&D Tax Credits: Are you an SME or a Large Company?
Are you an SME or a large company for R&D Tax Credits purposes? Working this out is a crucial part of your claim, but it
