Innovation
Innovation should be an accessible goal for businesses of all sizes and does not always have to revolve around technology. There are many ways in which businesses can think creatively about how they adapt to the rapidly evolving needs and tastes of the nation.
However, businesses are often challenged by a lack of finance, resource, time or know-how to get ideas off the ground. Our growth managers can work with your to refine you plans and, with strong links to partner organisations and educational establishments, and help you find a route through any barriers that you may be facing.
Find out more about Innovation
To find out more about how we can help with Innovation just get in touch.
Bright Future for Harrogate Brewing Company with Growth Hub Support
Harrogate Brewing Company, a family-owned business with a decade-long legacy, is celebrating a ‘six-fold increase’ in turnover with comprehensive support provided by the York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub.
Made Smarter Fuels Innovation with £20k grant
Period Mouldings Limited has been awarded £20,000 from the Made Smarter programme to revolutionise its production capabilities through digital innovation.
Scarborough Tech company boosts production
A GRANT of almost £10,000 is helping a Scarborough tech company boost services and production buy investing in new equipment.
New robot will be ‘one of the team’ as Hunmanby manufacturing firm streamlines production
A PRECISION engineering firm near Filey is adding an advanced robot to its workforce after winning funding to upgrade its production process with the latest technology.
Malton technology firm first in region to receive Government’s new Made Smarter grant
A NORTH Yorkshire firm which produces technology for use in hazardous environments is the first in the region to receive funding from a new Government initiative aimed at boosting the manufacturing sector.
Top five barriers to creativity in business
Creativity in business can come in many forms – so can barriers to creativity! From fresh content production to dynamic problem solving – allowing your ideas and innovations to materialise is such an important part of growing a successful business. Whether its time or money or team dynamics or a global pandemic, barriers to creativity
Types of crowdfunding
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Market testing for your business
If you're starting your business, you will be full of energy and enthusiasm for your idea.
Research and development tax relief
If you are working on a project that is going to advance knowledge or capacity, you might qualify for tax relief.
PAPI Innovation workshops to be delivered online
PAPI has moved its innovation workshops online to support businesses during the Covid-19 crisis and beyond.
Funding to support bioeconomy innovations
The Biorenewables Development Centre has funding of £0.5M to support businesses to deliver innovation.
Innovate UK invests £20 million in business projects
UK businesses can apply for a share of £20 million in a fast-track competition.
Too Good To Go offer
If you run a shop, restaurant, hotel or any other type of business that regularly find itself with food waste, you can turn this into a revenue stream through Too Good to Go.