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Grants, loans and tax breaks

Schemes

Small Business Research Initiative (SBRI)

SBRI is designed to help Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) gain greater access to publicly funded Research and Development (R&D) contracts. It does not give grants but it does provide an alert ... >>>

Enterprise Capital Funds

Enterprise Capital Funds have been established to address a market weakness in the provision of equity finance to SMEs. Government funding is used alongside private sector funds to establish funds ... >>>

Grant for Research and Development

Designed to help small firms develop technically innovative products and processes, the grant is awarded through a competitive process and can cover: ... >>>

KTPs and KTNs

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LINK Scheme

The LINK scheme is the Government's principal mechanism for promoting partnership in pre-competitive research between industry and the research base. ... >>>

R&D Tax Credit

For SMEs, the R&D tax credit works by allowing companies to deduct up to 150% of qualifying expenditure on R&D activities when calculating their profit for tax purposes. SMEs can, in certain ... >>>

Small Firms Loan Guarantee

Many small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) have viable business plans that need funding, for which a loan would be appropriate. However, some SMEs may be unable to obtain a conventional loan ... >>>

Collaborative Research & Development

The objective of Collaborative Research & Development is to assist the industry and research communities to work together on Research & Development projects in strategically important areas of ... >>>

Grant providers

BioPartner.co.uk

BioPartner.co.uk is a commercial bioscience partnering and information service company operating both independently and in partnership with the UK government to support the UK life science sector. ... >>>

National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA)

NESTA, the National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts, believes that innovative people in the UK deserve investment and support. This is precisely why we were created: to give ... >>>

Guides

Early Stage Business Funding - Does it Really Exist?

For some entrepreneurs finding the right level and type of funding can be a bit like finding the Holy Grail. Steve Clarke, partner at Thames Valley chartered accountants, James & Cowper, assesses ... >>>

Grants and government support

The Business Link website has information on grants and governmental support currently available. Resources include information on finding support for inventors, working with universities and ... >>>

Grants Can be a Useful Source of Funding for a Technology Business

Grants can be a useful source of funding for a technology business but knowing which one to apply for can be a minefield. ... >>>

Managing Information for Profit

The role of an accountant these days has less to do with number-crunching and more to do with advising businesses about strategy based upon the numbers that the business provides. Before an ... >>>

Assistance with grants, loans or tax breaks

Funding opportunities from the Wellcome Trust

Technology Transfer at the Wellcome Trust is a committed funder of translational research, the process by which innovations are translated into new health products. ... >>>

Mobile Management Ltd

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ela8 limited

ela8 helps companies optimise their R&D tax credits and relief claims. Unlike most accounting professionals, we are also able to help you scope what is eligible in your activities.>>>

Oxford Innovation Limited

Oxford Innovation provides flexible office and laboratory premises and a range of specialist services to boost the growth of start-up companies.>>>

Business Link - a service delivered by ngage solutions limited

Business Link is the primary route to publicly-funded business support in England and forms a crucial part of the UK government's campaign to promote enterprise and business growth. Working on ... >>>

Seed funding

Investment networks

AllianceBernstein

Research-driven, global asset manager. I work with private clients and charitable organisations on their financial planning and asset allocation.>>>

H2O Venture Partners Limited

Established on 1 March 2006, H2O Venture Partners (H2O) invests in very early-stage technology ventures spinning out of premier universities, research organizations and existing companies, and ... >>>

Oxford Early Investments

Oxford Early Investments (OEI) is a business angel network that focuses on companies at the very early stages of technical and commercial development, brokering investment deals of between £20,000 ... >>>

Isis Angels Network

The Isis Angel Network (IAN) enables private individuals and companies with potential interest in investing in spinout companies from Oxford University to do so. The network circulates funding ... >>>

Ofex plc

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Oxfordshire Investment Opportunity Network

The Oxfordshire Investment Opportunity Network (OION) was established in 1995 as one of the UK's first business angel networks. Today, it ranks among the most successful in Europe. OION links ... >>>

OBN

OBN is the South East's leading biotech business network, promotes biotechnology and healthcare networking and enterprise across Oxford and the South East biotech super-cluster.>>>

Funds

Funding opportunities from the Wellcome Trust

Technology Transfer at the Wellcome Trust is a committed funder of translational research, the process by which innovations are translated into new health products. ... >>>

H2O Venture Partners Limited

Established on 1 March 2006, H2O Venture Partners (H2O) invests in very early-stage technology ventures spinning out of premier universities, research organizations and existing companies, and ... >>>

Seven Spires Investments

They seek to invest in early stage, high-tech companies in the United Kingdom - university spinouts and others - which have excellent potential for scalability and a good, defensible IP position. ... >>>

Said Business School Venture Fund

This is a student-run fund, which invests in businesses that involve Oxford University students, alumni, faculty or technologies, as well as businesses in the City of Oxford.>>>

The Recycling Fund

This fund, established by WRAP (Waste & Resources action programme) provides investors with an opportunity to enter a high-growth sector and finance to SMEs in the recycling or waste management ... >>>

Finance South East

Finance South East supports companies who require growth funding of between £50,000 and £1 million. We provide a two-stage service with companies having the option of entering at either stage. Stage ... >>>

South East Growth Fund

This is one of the nine Regional Venture Capital Funds set up with DTI help. It is £30 million fund and is operating on a fully commercial basis exclusively in the South East region. Its focus is on ... >>>

Oxford Capital Partners

Oxford Capital Partners provides Venture Capital and active support to early stage science and technology companies with high growth potential.>>>

Oxford Technology VCT

The Oxford Technology VCTs invest £100,000 - £200,000 of capital in start-up and early stage technology companies within an hour's drive of Oxford.>>>

Guides

Technology Business Access to Specialist Advice to Deal with the Ever-changing Economic Environment

From start-up to float or sale, your technology business will need access to specialist advice if it is to deal with the ever-changing economic environment. ... >>>

Could A Business Angel Make Your Financial Wishes Come True?

Finding finance of between £10,000 and £250,000 to fund the next stage in your company's growth can be surprisingly difficult. Banks will usually require security, and venture capital firms are ... >>>

Guide to Angel Investment

The Business Link website has further information on the advantages and disadvantages of using business angels as well as a list of other business angels in the UK. The site also has a case study ... >>>

Spin-Outs and Start-Ups: Common Pitfalls

In this guide from Richardsons Chartered Accountants, warnings are given to technology companies of 8 particular hazards: ... >>>

Investment assistance

AllianceBernstein

Research-driven, global asset manager. I work with private clients and charitable organisations on their financial planning and asset allocation.>>>

Beechwood Solicitors

Beechwood Solicitors is a specialist commercial law firm providing personal and business focused legal solutions.>>>

Morgan Cole solicitors

Morgan Cole is a UK law firm committed to providing the highest quality legal services and commercially focused advice from offices throughout south wales and southern england.>>>

Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation

The Oxford Centre for Entrepreneurship and Innovation is funded by Oxford University and the Office of Science and Technology. Our aim is to encourage entrepreneurship within Oxford University and ... >>>

McCullagh Associates Limited

Corporate Finance Advisors + Management Consultants to Health Technology Businesses>>>

Business Link - a service delivered by ngage solutions limited

Business Link is the primary route to publicly-funded business support in England and forms a crucial part of the UK government's campaign to promote enterprise and business growth. Working on ... >>>

Venture capital

Investment funds

Oxford Capital Partners

Oxford Capital Partners provides Venture Capital and active support to early stage science and technology companies with high growth potential.>>>

East Hill

East Hill is a US-based venture capital firm funding early stage technology spinouts from Universities. East Hill seeks a substantial, but not controlling, equity position in the companies. Initial ... >>>

Ofex plc

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Guides

Investor Search - a free search engine dedicated to the investment community

Looking for a one-stop shop to help you find funding/co-funding or are you trying/struggling to find out information about the venture capital community? Users can search through the content of ... >>>

A Guide to Private Equity

This guide, published by the British Venture Capital Association (BVCA), provides an overview of the venture capital industry from the point of view of a company seeking funding. ... >>>

Beginners Guide to Floating on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM)

Clive Carver, from HB Corporate, provides an overview of the basics involved with floating a business on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM). ... >>>

Flotation - A Chance to Raise the Profile of the Business and to Unlock the Company's Capital

For many technology businesses the ultimate goal is flotation - a chance to raise the profile of the business and to unlock the company's capital. Our technology team has the experience and ... >>>

Getting VAT Back on Issuing Shares

If you've issued shares in the last three years, and not been able to recover all the VAT on your costs, then you need to speak to a VAT adviser today. A recent European Court of Justice (ECJ) ... >>>

Support

Banks

Barclays Bank PLC

Barclays dedicated Technology relationship managers are equipped to provide bespoke products and innovative solutions, which can be tailored to the specific needs of business through their ... >>>

Accountants

Resolve - Tax and Accounts

Accounts and Tax compliance, plus support to the growing business wanting to get to the next stage of development.>>>

Mercer Lewin Chartered Accountants

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James Cowper

What sets James Cowper apart from other leading accountants and business advisers? As well as our professionalism, flexibility and comprehensive range of skills and services, it's our ability to ... >>>

Richardsons Chartered Accountants

We are a firm of chartered accountants, based in Thame, who act for a number of start-up clients in the science and hi-tech fields.>>>

Grant Thornton

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