 Women with exciting innovative ideas who will inspire others can apply for an award which includes a £50,000 grant and bespoke business support. This competition is open to single applicants only.
To lead a project, you must be a woman founder, co-founder or senior decision maker within a UK registered micro or small and medium-sized enterprise business that has been operating for at least one year by the competition closing date.
Small-medium sized businesses can apply for £50,000 of funding for scale-up of existing or development of new work on inclusive innovations. Funding is for developing innovations which centre on equality, diversity and inclusion in their design and development.
This funding is from Innovate UK, the UK’s national innovation agency. They support business-led innovation across all sectors, technologies and regions.
There are a limited amount of 100% funded grants between £1-£2k through the South East Business Boost (SEBB), for businesses registered in the last 12 months. The business must be trading and have an existing business offer i.e., a product or service to sell. It would need to be shown that the items purchased using the grant will assist in growing the business.
The main goal of the programme is to support businesses with the introduction of new to firm products and services, the creation of full time jobs and to provide growth for new enterprises that show promising growth in their first few months.
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Would you like better access to the construction market and the chance to join local and regional supply chains?
I-Construct has put together a series of in-person roadshows to support businesses and strengthen the supply chain throughout Kent, Essex and East Sussex. Businesses can hear directly from major projects, tier 1 contractors, network with other businesses, and learn how our new supply chain collaboration platform can help businesses find new growth opportunities!
Roadshow: South Essex - 19 October 2022 - 09:30 - 16:00 - Orsett Hall
Find out about major project opportunities at Purfleet on Thames and Thames Freeport as well as hearing from Tier One Contractor Morgan Sindall East and Basildon Borough Council about their procurement processes. Plus the I-Construct team will be sharing more information about their new Supply Chain Collaboration Platform, which will help businesses develop local and regional supply chains around major construction projects.
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ShopAppy Basildon is a virtual high street aimed at supporting local independent business as well as offering community lovers the platform to shop/spend local wherever they can. With thousands of items listed on the site from various vendors, there is something for everyone.
ShopAppy Basildon will be hosting an information session in Basildon Town Centre (at the town square near the fountain) on Wednesday 26 October 11am – 2pm. Pop by to say hello and find out more about joining (for free) and/or shopping with the scheme. Free stickers and more.
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Thursday 3rd November, 9:30am – 12:30pm - Towngate Theatre, Basildon
This free workshop delivered by Pro-Actions will take you through the key points your business needs to be aware of, in order to get a return on your marketing investment. The session will help you reflect on the key questions when it comes to marketing such as: Who are your target markets? Do you know what your market initiatives cost and what you’ll get back? Do you have a marketing plan?
Packed full of sensible ideas and solutions, this is a must attend event for anyone who is serious about their business having the best chance to succeed.
Thursday 20th October, 10am – 5pm - The Boardroom at The Plaza, Enterprise & Innovation Centre Rutherford Park, Horizon 120 Great Notley Braintree
Join the free 1-day workshop this October to level up your sales techniques, and learn how to take control of your performance and success.
Led by expert Rupert Miles from renowned Sandler Training, participants will learn the newest and best techniques on how to take control of the conversation with their buyers, and gain the confidence to move forward.
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