269 live UK business funding opportunities

Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

The Life Sciences Innovative Manufacturing Fund (LSIMF) is a capital grants fund which aims to build resilience for future health emergencies and capitalise on the UK’s world-leading research and development capabilities. The fund will enhance and accelerate affordable access to mature, new and emerging Life Sciences products for both pandemic and non-pandemic scenarios.LSIMF will provide up to £520 million in capital grants for investment in the manufacture of human medicines and medical techno

Department for Transport

Band 1 cars The maximum discount available for cars assessed as Band 1 is £3,750. The eligible vehicles are: Abarth 500e Alpine A290 BMW i X1 BMW i X2 Citroën ë-C5 Aircross Long Range Fiat 500e Fiat 500e Urban Range Ford E-Tourneo Courier Ford Puma Gen-E Hyundai KONA Electric Kia EV2 Long Range Kia EV4 MINI Countryman Electric Nissan LEAF Nissan Micra (52k Wh) Renault 4 Renault 5 (52 k Wh) Renault Scenic Band 2 cars The maximum discount available for cars assessed as Band 2 is £1,500. The…

Department for Transport

Base vehicles used for grant eligible wheelchair accessible vehicles (WAVs) must have a recommended retail price (RRP) below £50,000 (see full price definition), subject to grant limits. This excludes the cost of conversion.A base vehicle is a standard vehicle that can be modified by a converter to create a WAV.We regularly review grant levels. Both the level of grant and the criteria for each category is liable to change at the discretion of the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV).How the

Department for Transport

Description Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will work with the Department for Transport (Df T) to invest up to £150 million in innovation projects. These projects will develop, deploy and operate innovative clean maritime solutions for three years in a real world environment. The Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure Round 2 (ZEVI 2) competition is part of a suite of interventions launched by the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme. UK SHORE…

Department for Transport

Description Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), will work with the Department for Transport (Df T) to invest up to £150 million in innovation projects. These projects will develop, deploy and operate innovative clean maritime solutions for three years in a real world environment. The Zero Emission Vessel and Infrastructure Round 2 (ZEVI 2) competition is part of a suite of interventions launched by the UK Shipping Office for Reducing Emissions (UK SHORE) programme. UK SHORE…

Department for Work and Pensions

The Youth Jobs Grant Scheme launched on 30 June 2026 across Great Britain (GB). The scheme is designed to support employers recruit and train young people, addressing the high levels of youth unemployment and inactivity we see in the current labour market. The scheme aims to support up to 60,000 job opportunities over three years, approximately 20,000 per year, and is expected to be open to employers of all sizes and sectors and eligible claimants. The Youth Jobs Grant will operate for three yea

Digital Dairy Chain

The Milk Round Technology Accelerator programme offers hands-on technical, engineering and business support to help individuals or small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with technology ideas for the dairy sector that could: improve its efficiency reduce its environmental impact help it to meet net zero targets The programme will help you develop your concept and fast-track it to demonstration and testing. This is a competitive programme that runs from January to July, but interested…

East Ayrshire Council

The East Ayrshire Business Start-Up Grant is designed for businesses in East Ayrshire that have been trading for 12 months or less. East Ayrshire Council can contribute up to 50% of your project costs. Grants range from £500 up to a maximum of £1,000. The grants can be used for: marketing costs, including business cards, flyers, feature articles and website costs, but not advertising costs signage costs, after planning has given consent for a sign to be put up at the premises training costs to…

East Ayrshire Council

The East Ayrshire Net Zero Grant provides up to 50% funding, up to £3,000, to support local businesses to transition towards net zero carbon emissions and also help offset the current rises in energy costs. The fund is intended to help small to medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to implement energy and resource efficiency improvements. It can be used for: the purchase of equipment that would contribute to energy saving green skills training renewable energy installations (for example, solar, ground…

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Dunbartonshire Council’s Business Growth Grant is a discretionary grant for businesses based in the area to help them grow. The grant will help cover the costs incurred by a business to help it grow in line with a plan prepared with a Business Gateway business adviser. The maximum grant you can receive is £1,500. The grant can be used to cover most business expenses, except for ongoing costs such as salary, rent and utilities, and the purchase of motor vehicles. You'll need to apply…

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Dunbartonshire Council offers a start-up grant of £500 for businesses that are starting to trade in the area. The grant can be used to cover most expenses of a new business, except for ongoing costs such as salary, rent and utilities and the purchase of motor vehicles. Your application form will be issued following a meeting with a Business Gateway start-up business adviser, which must take place before you can apply.

East Renfrewshire Council

This fund offers grants for small and medium-sized businesses, social enterprises and self-employed people in East Renfrewshire to help them grow their business and increase turnover. The grants are available in amounts ranging from £1,000 up to £10,000. This is a match-funded grant, so you will need to match the amount of funding you receive from this grant through other sources. The grants could be used to help pay for: the purchase of new equipment property expansion or improvements the…

East Renfrewshire Council

The SBA Get to Zero Grant provides funding for businesses in East Renfrewshire that wish to invest in sustainable measures that will help them reduce carbon emissions and energy loss by becoming more efficient. You can receive a grant of up to £5,000. The measures you invest in could include: low energy heating and lighting systems improved insulation for your roof and building solar, ground or air source heat or solar thermal technology waste management or recycling equipment that will save a…

East Renfrewshire Council

These grants from East Renfrewshire Council provides funding to help local businesses meet their business objectives and plans for growth. The grants could be used to help pay for: the purchase of new equipment property expansion or improvements the costs to exhibit or develop new products and processes This match-funded grant will cover up to 50% of the project value, to a maximum of £20,000. You must be able to match this funding from other sources. To qualify for support, your business must…

Eden District Council

Small grants to help fund projects that will generate tourism and similar economic benefits in Eden.

Elmbridge Borough Council

Grants for projects that help the Elmbridge economy.

HMRC

Reduces an eligible employer's Class 1 National Insurance bill by up to £10,500 per tax year, claimed through payroll.

Energy Saving Trust

Scottish micro businesses and sole traders can apply for a £2,000 grant when they dispose of a vehicle that is not compliant with the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) standards in Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Dundee. To be eligible, you must be operating a non-compliant vehicle within 20 kilometres of the LEZ and dispose of the vehicle through a SEPA-authorised treatment facility. After you dispose of the vehicle and claim your grant, you can apply for another £1,000 in funding to purchase a cargo…

Environment Agency

Local Water Environment Grant (LWEG) enables the Environment Agency to provide capital and revenue grants to local authorities and third sector organisations. It is not a funding programme in itself, but a payment mechanism for partnership projects within the Environment Agency.LWEG is funded through the Water Environment Improvement Fund (WEIF). The WEIF is an annually funded programme. The Environment Agency plan and secures longer term funding for WEIF through the Medium Term Plan (MTP). The

Environment Agency

The implementation grant scheme will fund projects to install infrastructure and water control measures to enable safe raising of water tables in lowland peat soils. Your project must install infrastructure or other measures that promote a change in water management which allows for more sustainable land management activities at higher water tables within lowland peat soils. Each project must include plans for the long-term maintenance of these outcomes. To apply for an implementation grant you

European Commission

Funding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.

European Space Agency

Funding, technical and business expertise, networks and partnerships for businesses who are looking to develop a space-based service.

Falkirk Council

Support to recruit a young or inexperienced person may be available from the Falkirk Council Employment and Training Unit (ETU). Employer Recruitment Incentives (ERIs) can help businesses in the Falkirk Council area with wage costs for the first 12 months of employment. ERIs can help businesses expand their workforce and help local people progress into fair work. They positively contribute to a fairer, more inclusive economy and help address many of the deep-seated challenges of inequality and…

Finance For Enterprise

Finance for Enterprise provides loan funding across England. They offer an alternative source of finance ranging from £25,001 to £250,000 for businesses who are looking for additional capital or cashflow.