North East BIC
BIC Innovation Grant Sunderland
Grants covering 40% of innovative projects costing between £5,000 and £25,000 for trading businesses in Sunderland working from commercial premises. The project must be new to the business or marketplace and create at least one job.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Trading businesses working from commercial premises. Project must be new to the business (processes, tech or automation), new to the marketplace (or integration into new markets), and create jobs (1+). Business stage: start-ups (1-2 years trading) and established. Projects must be valued between £5,000 and £25,000; the grant covers 40% of that.
How to apply
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Listed under Innovation and R&D, Equipment, Digital, Growth, England, Sunderland
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