Worcester businesses urged to seek Innovation Worcestershire support to fuel growth
Government-backed programme helps businesses innovate, grow and create jobs
The Worcestershire economy is set to receive a major boost as businesses are encouraged to tap into the support of Innovation Worcestershire, a government-backed programme designed to drive growth and create jobs. Innovation Worcestershire is part of a national network of business support programmes which provide grants, loans, mentoring and expert advice to help businesses innovate and grow.The programme is open to businesses of all sizes and sectors, and offers a range of support services including:
- Grants of up to £25,000 to help businesses develop new products or processes
- Loans of up to £100,000 to help businesses invest in growth
- Mentoring and support from experienced business advisers
- Access to a network of other businesses and experts
Innovation Worcestershire has already helped a number of businesses in the county to achieve significant growth.
Case study: Malvern Panalytical
Malvern Panalytical is a leading global supplier of analytical instruments and software. The company has been working with Innovation Worcestershire since 2015, and has received grants and loans to help it develop new products and processes. This support has helped Malvern Panalytical to grow its business by 20%, and create 50 new jobs.
"Innovation Worcestershire has been a great support to our business," said Malvern Panalytical CEO Martin Payne. "The grants and loans we have received have helped us to invest in new product development, and the mentoring and support from the team has been invaluable."
Innovation Worcestershire is part of a national network of business support programmes which have helped over 30,000 businesses to grow and create jobs. The programme is funded by the European Regional Development Fund and the UK government.
How to apply
Businesses interested in applying for support from Innovation Worcestershire should visit the website www.innovationworcestershire.com or call 01905 668989.
The deadline for applications is 31 March 2023.
Worcester businesses are being encouraged to drive growth with Innovation Worcestershire support. The government-backed programme helps businesses innovate, grow and create jobs.
Innovation Worcestershire offers a range of support services including:
- Grants of up to £25,000 to help businesses develop new products or processes
- Loans of up to £100,000 to help businesses invest in growth
- Mentoring and support from experienced business advisers
- Access to a network of other businesses and experts
Innovation Worcestershire has already helped a number of businesses in the county to achieve significant growth.
Malvern Panalytical is a leading global supplier of analytical instruments and software. The company has been working with Innovation Worcestershire since 2015, and has received grants and loans to help it develop new products and processes. This support has helped Malvern Panalytical to grow its business by 20%, and create 50 new jobs.
How to apply
Businesses interested in applying for support from Innovation Worcestershire should visit the website www.innovationworcestershire.com or call 01905 668989.
The deadline for applications is 31 March 2023.
