Warwick tech company secures major grant to develop environmentally friendly audio systems

Warwick Acoustics Ltd, a spin-out company from the University of Warwick’s School of Engineering, has won a £370,000 grant from Innovate UK, to support development a lower cost version of its patented ElectroAcoustics Audio Panels for next generation vehicles. Warwick Acoustics manufactures next generation audio systems for the automotive sector and personal use. The grant awarded will support a £500,000 […]

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West Midlands Businesses benefit from almost £3.5bn in Covid-19 support

New data from the British Business Bank shows that businesses across the West Midlands have received a total of almost £3.5bn in funding under the government’s two largest Covid-19 loan schemes, the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme and the Bounce Back Loan Scheme. These provide financial support to businesses across the UK that are losing […]

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What to do in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak in your workplace

Businesses in Coventry and Warwickshire are being urged to make sure they stay informed on the latest Government Guidance on Coronavirus – after staff tested positive at a city supermarket. The Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, the Coventry and Warwickshire LEP, the CWLEP Growth Hub and the FSB are all urging companies to continue […]

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Asset-based & Cashflow loans – The Difference

Accessing debt finance is a means of borrowing money for a set period of time to help a business realise their plans. Companies receive a loan against a set criterion and for a specific purpose. Asset and cash flow based loans are two of those examples. Download Business Nugget Asset-Based Asset-based loans are secured against […]

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New Innovate UK Grant Funding Competitions

Innovate UK have recently launched a number of new funding competitions to help tackle industry challenges ranging from sorting nuclear waste to psychological therapies. A selection of the current funding competitions are outlined below, the full list can be found on the Innovate UK website. If you are interested in applying for an Innovate UK grant […]

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New Business Ready SME Webinar Series Launched

Our Business Ready programme team and selected facilitators have successfully provided a number of different workshops/webinars from ‘raising finance for business growth’ to ‘developing a business plan you can actually use’, all based in the Coventry and Warwickshire area. We have recently begun work to kickstart our Autumn webinar programme; providing businesses with support and […]

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£5m to help SMEs through Pandemic

CWRT are one of the British Business Bank accredited lenders delivering the Government-backed Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme (CBILS). CBILS provides financial support to smaller businesses (SMEs) across the UK that are losing revenue, and seeing their cashflow disrupted, as a result of the COVID-19 outbreak. The scheme is a part of a wider package […]

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Applications open for Aston Business School’s free premier business support programme

Limited spaces are available on a fully funded business support programme for businesses trading in Greater Birmingham & Solihull and Coventry & Warwickshire LEP areas. Aston Programme for Small Business Growth are helping businesses position for the COVID-19-influenced market by providing a series of webinars taught by experts in SME leadership and management. Participants will […]

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£20 million in new grants to boost recovery of small businesses

Minister for Regional Growth and Local Government announces £20 million new funding to help businesses across England get back on track. Small and medium sized businesses in England can access grants between £1,000 – £5,000 for new equipment and technology and specialist advice Minister confirms new support while visiting businesses and local leaders across Cornwall […]

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