Grants, Awards and Competitions

• Berti Green Accelerator
  Each year, three outstanding businesses are selected for the Berti Green Accelerator programme, and will receive six months of first class business support and expertise, and the opportunity to receive funding of upto £1Million each.
• Fund 101 offers £500 for Start Up Businesses
  If you have an idea for a business and need a bit of cash to get started or you’re running a small business and need up to £500 to buy equipment, promotion flyers, hardware etc, you can apply to Fund 101.
• Lloyds TSB Enterprise Awards - New Scheme Open for Young Businesses
  Lloyds TSB are offering students and graduates a chance to win £50,000 for their business enterprise. There is certain criteria and the deadline for receipt of applications is 30 January 2012.
• HSBC Business Growth Grant
  Launched this week, the HSBC Business Growth Grant Competition is providing financial support of £50,000 to small businesses in the UK that have innovative growth ideas and/or overseas aspirations.
• Training and Development Grants
  Matched funding grants available for business training and development for small businesses and social enterprises
• Guardian Digital Innovation Awards
  The 2012 Megas have launched with a new range of award categories, to celebrate and recognise creative achievements and inspiring entrepreneurial spirit within the field of technology.