Funding News: Where to Find Free Cash
Your go-to spot for the latest grants, competitions, and more, that can add some 'ka-ching!' to your start up or small business. Let's dive into the money-grabbing opportunities waiting for you.

Ready to pad your small business's wallet? Let's dive into the grant opportunities waiting for you.
Grants & Competitions
Innovate UK Smart grants | Working on R&D innovations in tech, arts, or design? If you're based in the UK and an SME, this one's for you! Short-term projects (6-18 months) should cost between £100k-500k. For longer ones (19-26 months), you're looking at £100k-2m. Teamwork is a must! Deadline: June 14th.
Women in Innovation | If your business can tackle big society, environment, or economic challenges using innovation, this is for you. The deal? A cool £50k, a year of mentoring, and networking opportunities. Deadline: Rolling Entry.
UnLtd for Social Entrepreneurs | Doing good for society or the planet? UnLtd's got your back. Start-ups can nab up to £8k, while scale-ups might snag up to £18k. Deadline: June 30th.
Made Smarter West England | Calling all makers and creators in Bath, Bristol, or South Gloucestershire! Need tech solutions to boost your business? Made Smarter West of England has got you covered. They'll help you tackle production hiccups, open up new opportunities, and crank up your productivity. Deadline: N/A
Low Carbon Workspaces | Business in Bucks, Beds, Berks, Herts, Milton Keynes, or Northamptonshire? Cash-strapped but want to go green? Check out this grant – it'll match between £1k-£6.75k to cover a third of your energy-saving tech costs. Quicker payoff, less upfront cash. Deadline: December 31st.
Open Fund for Individuals | Scottish creatives! Need some funding? Creative Scotland's got an Open Fund that dishes out grants from £500 to £100k. Perfect for artists, writers, producers - anyone flexing their creative muscles. Deadline: None.
Good Growth | If you're all about transforming Cornwall into a top low-carbon tourism hub, or shining a light on sustainable land, sea management, and food production, this one's for you. Grab a piece of the £3.75m funding pot. Deadline: July 24th.
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