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Exploit your ideas

Key to the growth of any company is the ability to access the right support at the right time. There are a wide range of programmes to help businesses exploit their ideas.

Funding

If you plan to research and develop new products or services, you may be eligible to apply for financial support, in the form of an R&D grant. These grants cover research and development of new technologies and innovative products or processes.

Other support

A number of schemes exist to help companies innovate and grow. These include specialist networks, dedicated facilities and skills development programmes.

Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station

Bristol Silicon networks