SOUTH EAST ENGLAND LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP (SELEP) BUSINESS SUPPORT - MINDMAP
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2. I-CONSTRUCT Funded by ERDF PA3, led by Haven Gateway Partnership for Construction industry and suppliers (SMEs and entrepreneurs looking to grow capacity & skills) [DEC 2018 to NOV 2021] https://www.haven-gateway.org/projects/i-construct/
3. Knowledge Transfer Network (KTN) - Innovate UK for businesses who are investing in innovation [ONGOING] https://ktn-uk.co.uk/
3.1. R&I Collaboration
3.2. Working with post-graduate students
3.3. Access to funding
3.4. Promotional Events
4. Go Trade - Lead by Gravesham Borough - Support market traders [JUL 2017 to JUL 2020] https://www.gravesham.gov.uk/home/business/gravesend-borough-market/overview/go-trade
4.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
4.2. Workshops
4.3. Promotional events
4.4. Grants/loans
4.5. Signposting / Referrals
5. LoCASE - Kent CC for SMEs to improve business performance by implementing energy effciency measures and LCEGS SMEs looking to grow [MAY 2016 TO SEPT 2020] https://locase.co.uk/
5.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
5.2. Workshops
5.3. Webinars
5.4. Supply chain support
5.5. Up to £10,000 40% grant: 60% match Energy efficiency measures for all eligible applicants + other capital costs for LCEG SMEs
5.6. Graduate placement into business to address known need
6. Bettshanger Sustainable Parks - Hadlow College (SMEs mainly but start-ups and large business too) for food sector, environmental tech, life sciences/agri-tech and green technologies https://betteshangerparks.co.uk/
6.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
6.2. SME incubation space
7. Manufacturing Growth Programme - Economic Growth Solutions for SMEs looking to grow [OCT 2016 - MAR 2019] https://www.manufacturinggrowthprogramme.co.uk/
7.1. Up to 35% grant to co-fund external coaching and /or consultancy
8. SEBB South East Business Boost - Southend Borough Council for SMEs, pre and small start-ups, looking to grow and create jobs [JUL 2016 to JUN 2019] https://sebusinessboost.org.uk/
8.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
8.2. Workshops
8.3. Promotional events
8.4. £1,000 to £10,000 30% grant: 70% match 100% start up grants for new businesses Capital grant for eligible goods and services
9. Transportation and Logistical Efficiencies (TALE)- Haven Gateway Partnership for SMEs in logistics sector to better understand and analyze data to increase efficiency [NOV 2018 to OCT 2021] https://www.tale.org.uk/
10. Let's Do Business Finance - Let's Do Business Group for Established, denied mainstream finance [ONGOING] https://letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/finance/
11. Let's Do Business Group for start-up and established businesses finance brokerage and alternative finance [ONGOING] https://letsdobusinessgroup.co.uk/
12. BLG data research centre - Funded and lead by ESR Council for SMEs who want to use their data more efficiently http://www.blgdataresearch.org/
12.1. £2,000 Voucher to receive support from the centre
12.2. R&I Collaboration
12.3. Working with post-graduate students
12.4. Specialist training
12.5. Partner opportunities with Univs.
13. The Carbon Trust - Funded by the Green Business Fund for businesses to improve business performance by implementing energy efficiency measures [ENDING DEC 2018] https://www.carbontrust.com/client-services/programmes/programmes/
13.1. Up to £5,000 at 15% intervention rate for energy efficient equipment
14. ESSEX BUSINESS SUPPORT
14.1. BASILDON FOR BUSINESS Funded and led by Basildon Council for all companies in the Borough and investors for coordinated non web based support [ONGOING] https://www.basildon.gov.uk/basforbusiness
14.1.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
14.1.2. Workshops
14.1.3. Promotional Events
14.1.4. Supply chain support
14.1.5. Support via reduced business rates if appropriate
14.1.6. Place marketing
14.1.7. Signposting / Referrals
14.1.8. Planning application support
14.1.9. Training and recruitment
14.1.10. Facility and land search
14.1.11. Trade and international support
14.2. BUSINESS ESSEX, SOUTHEND & THURROCK BEST GROWTH HUB for business support or information [ONGOING] http://www.bestgrowthhub.org.uk/
14.2.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
14.2.2. Workshops
14.2.3. Webinars
14.2.4. Promotional Events
14.2.5. Signposting / Referrals
14.3. CONSTRUCTION SKILLS Funded by CITB, led by Southend Borough Council to supply construction industry with skilled workforce [JAN 2019-JUN 2020] https://www.citb.co.uk/
14.3.1. Skilled training
14.3.2. Signposting / Referrals
14.4. BUSINESS INNOVATION VOUCHERS Funded and led by Univ. of Essex to provide SMEs with interns, grads and academic support at Univ. of Essex [ONGOING] https://www.essex.ac.uk/business/expertise/funding-opportunities/innovation-vouchers
14.4.1. Up to £10,000 towards cost of employing intern / grad / academic support
14.4.2. R&I Collaboration
14.4.3. Internships
14.4.4. Working with post-graduate students
14.4.5. Partner opportunities with universities
14.5. COMMUNITY LED LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TILBURY Led by Thurrock Borough Council for localised support for deprived wards / hardest to reach individuals [JAN 2018 to DEC 2023] https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sites/default/files/assets/documents/tilbury-clld-strategy-v01.pdf
14.5.1. Grants / Loans
14.6. Mercury Rising - Colchester Borough Council for SMEs and entrepreneurs in creative sectors, especially performing arts, looking to expand [OCT 2018 to SEP 2021] https://www.southeastlep.com/project/mercury-rising-theatre-colchester/
14.6.1. 1-2-1 support (up to 12 hrs)
14.6.2. Workshops
14.6.3. SME incubation space
14.7. SOUTH EAST INVEST Funded by ERDF PA3, led by Essex County Council for SMEs in non-European markets, looking to relocate/expand into Essex, South Essex & East Sussex - business support offered to generic client base [APR 2017 to MAR 2020] https://www.southeastlep.com/project/south-east-invest/
14.7.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
14.7.2. Workshops
14.7.3. Promotional events
14.7.4. R&I Collaboration
14.7.5. Supply chain support
14.7.6. SME incubation space
14.7.7. Signposting / Referrals
14.7.8. Other?
15. KENT BUSINESS SUPPORT
15.1. SCALE-UP ASHFORD Funded and led by Ashford Borough Council for any business with capacity & ambition to grow [APR 2017 - ANNUAL SLA] https://www.ashfordfor.com/scaleupashford
15.1.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.1.2. Signposting / Referrals
15.2. SCALE-UP WEST KENT Funded and lead by West Kent Partnership for any business with capacity & ambition to grow [JAN 2019 -ANNUAL SLA] https://kentinvictachamber.lpages.co/scale-up-west-kent/
15.2.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.2.2. Signposting / Referrals
15.3. SCALE-UP FOLKESTONE & HYTHE Funded and led by Folkestone & Hythe District Council for any business with capacity & ambition to grow [JAN 2019 -ANNUAL SLA] https://folkestone.works/
15.3.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.3.2. Signposting / Referrals
15.4. Place marketing
15.5. KENT & MEDWAY GROWTH HUB Funded by UK Gov via SELEP - Lead by Kent County Council? for business support or information [ONGOING] https://www.kentandmedwaygrowthhub.org.uk/
15.5.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.5.2. Workshops
15.5.3. Promotional Events
15.5.4. Signposting / Referrals
15.6. INWARD INVESTMENT KENT Funded by ERDF PA3, led by Kent County Council for UK and foreign SMEs relocating to Kent & Medway [Until July 2019] https://www.southeastlep.com/project/inward-investment-kent/
15.6.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.6.2. Promotional Events
15.6.3. Place marketing
15.6.4. Supply Chain Support
15.7. COALFIELDS COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROGRAMME Funded and led by Coalfield Regeneration Trust for start-ups [ONGOING] Y INVESTMENT PROGRAMME Funded and led by Coalfield Regeneration Trust for start-ups [ONGOING] https://www.coalfields-regen.org.uk/
15.7.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.7.2. Small loans and support for start-ups based in former Kent Coalfields
15.8. PARTNERS FOR GROWTH LOAN Funded and led by Medway Council - for SMEs in Medway trading for 2 years plus [AUG 2018 - ANNUAL SLA] https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200141/business_licensing_and_regeneration/79/business_advice/3
15.8.1. Interest free loan up to £10,000
15.8.2. Signposting / Referrals
15.9. PARTNERS FOR GROWTH GRANT Funded and led by Medway Council - for pre-starts setting up in Swale [AUG 2018 - ANNUAL SLA] https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200141/business_licensing_and_regeneration/79/business_advice/3
15.9.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.9.2. Workshops
15.9.3. SME incubation space
15.9.4. Grants
15.9.5. Signposting / Referrals
15.10. SWALE START-UP Funded and led by Swale Authority - for pre-starts setting up in Medway [ONGOING] https://www.swalemeansbusiness.co.uk/card_category/start-ups/
15.10.1. Workshops
15.10.2. Signposting / Referrals
15.11. MAIDSTONE TERRACE Funded and led by Maidstone Borough Council - for start-ups and small business [ONGOING] https://www.businessinmaidstone.co.uk/the-business-terrace/
15.11.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.11.2. SME incubation space
15.11.3. Workshops
15.11.4. Place marketing
15.11.5. Signposting / Referrals
15.12. INNOVATIVE SECTOR EXCHANGE PROJECT Funded by Interreg, led by Kent County Council - for F&D, manufacturing, digital creative, new materials for SMEs to innovate products/services for international markets [APR 2017 TO JUN 2019] https://www.kent.gov.uk/business/business-loans-and-funding/eu-funding/innovative-sector-exchange
15.12.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.12.2. Workshops
15.12.3. Promotional Events
15.12.4. R&I Collaboration
15.12.5. Supply Chain Support
15.12.6. International networking
15.12.7. Place marketing
15.12.8. Signposting / Referrals
15.13. KENT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION Funded by Kent County Council and External, led by Kent Community Foundation for social enterprise start-ups and disadvantaged groups [ONGOING] https://kentcf.org.uk/
15.13.1. Workshops
15.13.2. Grants/loans
15.13.3. Signposting / Referrals
15.14. FOLKESTONE WORKS - Community Led Local Deveopment Project - Lead by Folkestone & Hythe District Council - Localised support for deprived wards/hardest to reach individuals [JAN 2018 TO DEC 2023] https://folkestone.works/
15.14.1. Grants money to bid for local business/skills support projects
15.15. Kent & Medway Business Fund - Kent County Council - interest free loans for established businesses [ONGOING] https://www.kent.gov.uk/business/business-loans-and-funding/kent-and-medway-business-fund
15.15.1. Loans
15.15.2. Signposting / Referrals
15.16. Investment in Innovation - Kent County Council - interest free loans for innovative projects [ONGOING] https://www.kent.gov.uk/business/business-loans-and-funding/innovation-loans
15.16.1. Loans
15.16.2. Signposting / Referrals
15.17. LEADER - Lead Partner Kent County Council - grants for SMEs in rural and tourism to diversify [2017 TO 2020] http://www.westkentleader.org.uk/
15.17.1. Grants
15.18. BOOST 4 HEALTH - Lead Partner Kent County Council funded by Interreg for Life Sciences & Biotech for SMEs in this sector to internationalise [APR 2017 TO JUN 2019] https://www.boost4health.eu/
15.18.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.18.2. Workshops
15.18.3. Grants / Loans
15.18.4. Signposting / Referrals
15.19. START/GROW MY BIZ - Funded & led by Canterbury City Council - for SMEs to start or grow a business [ONGOING] http://mybiz-canterbury.co.uk/news/advice/start-grow-business-support-platform/
15.19.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.19.2. Workshops
15.19.3. Promotional Events
15.19.4. Signposting / Referrals
15.20. KENT FOUNDATION - Funded and led by Kent County Council - for young people to to start a business [ONGOING] http://www.kentfoundation.org/
15.20.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
15.20.2. Workshops
15.20.3. Promotional Events
15.20.4. Signposting / Referrals
15.21. LOCATE IN KENT - funded by ERDF and Kent County Council and Medway Council for new business to relocated and forexisting businesses interested in growing in Kent and Medway https://www.locateinkent.com/
16. EAST SUSSEX BUSINESS SUPPORT
16.1. Business East Sussex (BES) Growth Hub (All) for business support or information [ONGOING] http://www.businesseastsussex.org.uk/
16.1.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
16.1.2. Workshops
16.1.3. Promotional Events
16.1.4. Signposting / Referrals
16.2. SCALE-UPS EAST SUSSEX (Research Pilot) Funded and led by East Sussex County Coucil for SMEs of 5+ employees with ambition and potential to scale-up [JAN 2019 to DEC 2019] https://www.scaleupeastsussex.co.uk/
16.2.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
16.2.2. Workshops
16.2.3. R&I Collaboration
16.2.4. Supply chain support
16.3. EAST SUSSEX INVEST 5 Funded by East Sussex County Council for SMEs and startups to fund projects that will directly create jobs [ONGOING] https://www.eastsussex.gov.uk/business/developing/finance/grants/
16.3.1. SME incubation space
16.4. LOCATE EAST SUSSEX Funded and led by East Sussex County Council for UK and foreign SMEs to relocate and/or expand ops in East Sussex [ONGOING] https://locateeastsussex.org.uk/
16.4.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
16.4.2. Workshops
16.4.3. SME incubation space
16.4.4. East Sussex invest 5
16.4.5. Place marketing
16.4.6. Promotional Events
16.4.7. Signposting / Referrals
16.5. Connecting Hastings and Rother Together (CHART) - Community Led Local Development project - Hastings Borough Council - Localised support for deprived wards / hardest to reach individuals [JAN 2018 - DEC 2023] https://www.hastings.gov.uk/chart/
16.5.1. Grants & loans
16.6. CLEAN GROWTH UK Funded by Research England, led by Univ of Brighton for HEIs, Corps, SMEs [APR 2018 to MAR 2021] https://www.brighton.ac.uk/business-services/green-growth-platform/resources/ggp-news-pages/clean-growth-uk.aspx
16.6.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
16.6.2. Workshops
16.6.3. Webinars
16.6.4. Promotional Events
16.6.5. R&I Collaboration
16.6.6. Internships
16.6.7. Working with post-grads/students
16.6.8. Signposting / Referrals
17. Increase Valorisation Sociale - Optivo for pre-starts that are economically inactive [JULY 2018 to JUN 2021] https://www.interregeurope.eu/
17.1. Workshops
17.2. Signposting / Referrals
18. MOSTLY UK WIDE BUSINESS SUPPORT (includes areas outside SELEP, Supporting SELEP)
18.1. Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP) - Innovate UK - for businesses looking to innovate its innovation [ONGOING] http://ktp.innovateuk.org/
18.1.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.1.2. Workshops
18.1.3. Webinars
18.1.4. Supply chain support
18.1.5. R&I Collaboration
18.1.6. Working with post-graduate students
18.1.7. Grants/loans
18.1.8. Internships
18.1.9. Signposting / Referrals
18.2. EIRA (Enabling Innovation: Research to Application) - Univ. of Essex for AI, Biotech, Digital Creative SMEs, start-ups and large businesses to innovation and increase productivity using academics [APR 2018 to MAR 2021] https://portal.uea.ac.uk/rin/find-funding/internal-funding/eira-funding
18.2.1. Workshops
18.2.2. R&I Collaboration
18.2.3. Working with post-graduate students
18.2.4. Internships
18.2.5. Start-up microfinance grants for UEA, Kent & Essex students/recent grads
18.3. Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) - Innovate UK /Univ. of Greenwich - for SMEs to connect with partners/suppliers internationally [ONGOING] https://www.enterprise-europe.co.uk/
18.3.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.3.2. Workshops
18.3.3. Webinars
18.3.4. Promotional events
18.3.5. Supply chain support
18.3.6. Finding new markets for products/services
18.3.7. R&I Collaboration
18.3.8. IP Support
18.3.9. Tender access service
18.3.10. Place marketing
18.3.11. Signposting / Referrals
18.4. Innovate UK - Innovate UK - for businesses looking to innovate [ONGOING] https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/innovate-uk
18.4.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.4.2. Workshops
18.4.3. Webinars
18.4.4. Promotional events
18.4.5. SME incubation space
18.4.6. Supply chain support
18.4.7. R&I Collaboration
18.4.8. Working with post-graduate students
18.4.9. Grants/loans
18.4.10. Internships
18.4.11. Signposting / Referrals
18.5. Exporting is Great - DIT - for SMEs looking to export [APR 2015 - APR 2019] https://www.great.gov.uk/
18.5.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.5.2. Workshops
18.5.3. Webinars
18.5.4. Promotional events
18.5.5. Supply chain support
18.5.6. R&I Collaboration
18.5.7. Working with post-graduate students
18.5.8. Grants/loans
18.5.9. Place marketing
18.5.10. Internships
18.5.11. Signposting / Referrals
18.6. KEEP+ Knowledge Exchange & Embed Partnerships - ARU for SMEs collaboration with academic, 3rd party consultancy, CapEx to develop new products & services [JAN 2017 to DEC 2019] https://keepplus.co.uk/
18.6.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.6.2. Promotional events
18.6.3. Revenue KT (GBER), Revenue 3rd Party Consultancy & CapEx
18.6.4. Internships - 12 wk graduate innovation
18.6.5. Collaborative partnerships between businesses, graduates, employees and academics for 12 m or more
18.7. Start Up Loan Co - British Business Bank for start-up and up to 24 months trading businesses [ONGOING]
18.7.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.7.2. Loans of us to £25,000 per controlling individual
18.8. Start Up Loan Co - British Business Bank for 18-30 year olds as a start up funding / loan [ONGOING] https://www.british-business-bank.co.uk/
18.8.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.8.2. Grants / loans
18.8.3. Signposting / Referrals
18.9. Enterprise Development Programme - Lead by Foundation for Social Investment - start up grant for Voluntary Community Service led orgs (VCS) [ONGOING] https://www.sibgroup.org.uk/enterprise-development-programme
18.9.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.9.2. Workshops
18.9.3. Webinars
18.9.4. Grants / loans
18.9.5. Signposting / Referrals
18.10. Market Trader - Lead by Creative England - Support for creative film [APR 2016 - APR 2019] http://www.creativeengland.co.uk/film-and-tv/market-trader
18.10.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.10.2. Workshops
18.10.3. Webinars
18.10.4. Signposting / Referrals
18.11. New Enterprise Allowance - Ixion Holdings - Start-up support for economically inactive [APR 2017 to APR 2020] https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/new-enterprise-allowance-campaign
18.11.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
18.11.2. Workshops
18.11.3. Grants/loans
18.11.4. Signposting / Referrals
18.12. OFWAT Green Business Fund - Lead by The Carbon Trust - SMEs looking to reduce energy consumption [ONGOING] https://greenbusiness.carbontrust.com/energyassessment/
18.12.1. Workshops
18.12.2. Webinars
18.12.3. Grants / loans
18.12.4. Signposting / Referrals
18.13. Cutural Development Fund - funded by DCMS and National Lottery, led by the Arts Council for cities and towns to invest in creative, cultural and heritage initiatives that lead to culture-led economic growth and productivity [2018-2022] https://www.artscouncil.org.uk/funding-finder/cultural-development-fund
18.13.1. Grants / loans
18.14. Get Exporting 2 - Lead DiT for SMEs looking to sell overseas or develop internationally [JUL 2016 to JUN 2019] http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0011/145199/DIT-ERDF-Project-Flyer-GE2.pdf
18.14.1. Workshops
18.14.2. Webinars
18.14.3. Promotional Events
18.14.4. Up to £3,000 50% grant: 50% match for Marketing, market research, language training, travel etc
18.15. Better Off in Business - Prince's Trust (18-30 yrs) for unemployed with business idea [OCT 2015 to SEP 2021] https://www.princes-trust.org.uk/help-for-young-people/support-starting-business
18.15.1. Workshops
18.15.2. Promotional Events
19. SECCADS - SOUTH EAST CREATIVE, CULTURAL AND DIGITAL SECTOR Funded by ERDF PA3 for creative, cultural and digital sectors [APR 2017 to MAR 2020] https://www.sctp.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/SECCADS-Core-Description.pdf
19.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
19.2. Workshops
19.3. Webinars
19.4. Supply chain support
19.5. Graduate placement into business to address known need
20. COAST TO CAPITAL LOCAL ENTERPRISE PARTNERSHIP
20.1. STEP-UP Funded by ESF, led by Univ. of Brighton for SME internship programme supporting use of higher skills and business growth [SEP 2019 to AUG 2022]
20.1.1. Workshops
20.1.2. Internships (6-12 wks for SMEs)
20.1.3. Signposting / Referrals
20.2. DIGITAL RESEARCH & INNOVATION VALUE ACCELERATOR (DRIVA) Funded by ERDF PA1, led by Univ. of Brighton for SMEs to develop innovative Next Gen products and services with access to Gatwick Airport's proprietary data [JUL 2018 to JAN 2021] https://www.brighton.ac.uk/research-and-enterprise/brighton-futures/connected-futures/driva.aspx
20.2.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
20.2.2. Workshops
20.2.3. R&I Collaboration
20.2.4. Access to UoB specialist labs
20.2.5. Grants & loans
20.2.6. Promotional Events
20.2.7. Signposting / Referrals
20.3. PLUS X Funded by ERDF PA1, led by University of Brighton for scale ups across tech areas incl. advanced eng. (clean growth/energy), manufacturing, medical tech, built environment, and creative industries [JAN 2020 to DEC 2022]
20.3.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
20.3.2. Workshops
20.3.3. SME incubation space
20.3.4. R&I Collaboration
20.3.5. Plus X will help to secure loans
20.3.6. Place marketing
20.3.7. Promotional Events
20.3.8. Signposting / Referrals
20.3.9. Other (unspecified)
20.4. BRAIN BUILDING RESEARCH ACADEMIC INNOVATION NETWORKS Funded by ERDF PA3, led by Sussex Innovation Centre . Open Innovation Platform to connect innovators and corps/large orgs - C2C (covers SELEP through overlap in Newhaven and Lewes [SEP 2017 to SEP 2020] https://www.sinc.co.uk/brain
20.4.1. 1-2-1 Support (up to 12 hrs)
20.4.2. Promotional Events
20.4.3. Signposting / Referrals