- Free energy audits to help businesses reduce the cost of energy bills
- Energy efficiency grants available for SMEs based in West Midlands and Warwickshire
- £1,000 to £100,000 grants at up to 50% intervention rate (for example a project costing £10,000 you could receive a £5,000 grant)
- The project could cover energy efficiency improvement such a a new boiler, lighting upgrade, new windows and more
If you are a small or medium-sized business based in Coventry or Warwickshire, you might qualify for energy efficiency grants ranging from £1,000 to £100,000. These grants are offered by Coventry City Council and Warwickshire County Council and they can be used for various purposes such as installing a new boiler, replacing old machinery, lighting upgrades, and more.
Over the last 9 years, over 800 SMEs have accessed similar grants, reporting annual savings of thousands of pounds on energy bills.
Join the hundreds of SMEs who have already benefited from these grants and start your journey towards a more sustainable and cost-effective future.
Take the first step by filling out the interest form today and see how you can start saving thousands of pounds on your energy bills annually. Don't wait - the future of your business' energy efficiency starts now!
Start your process by clicking the link below.
Coventry City Council equality, diversity and inclusion survey
Coventry City Council has launched an equality, diversity and inclusion survey and is encouraging all businesses in the city to complete.
The survey aims to ensure that equality, diversity and inclusion are embedded within all procurement policies, procedures and activities. The information collected will help to improve future sourcing requirements by seeking to understand what local businesses, in particular micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), think the barriers to accessing and tendering for Council contracts are. Following last year’s survey, inclusive procurement changes were made to the Council’s contract procedure rules, which are available on the Council’s website.
Following close of the survey the feedback will be used to lead targeted engagement with local businesses over the next 12-months in an effort to continue to reduce or remove any barriers identified.
Data will not be shared, and the responses will help to provide more Coventry companies the opportunity to provide goods, services or works to the Council.
To take part in the survey, and be in with a chance of winning one of three special prizes, including tickets to this year’s Godiva festival, follow the link below.
Wednesday 15 May - Thursday 16 May 2024, NEC, Birmingham
 The UK’s leading advanced technology and innovation for the battery world returns to the NEC next month. Battery Cells and Systems Expo is a free to attend exhibition and conference on the 15 and 16 May.
The show is an international showcase of manufacturers, users and the entire supply chain working to increase battery performance, cost and safety. The show brings together automotive OEM’s, electric utilities, battery cell manufacturers, system manufacturers and integrators along with the entire manufacturing supply chain.
Spread over two days, Battery Cells and Systems Expo offers an unrivalled insight into current and future battery trends, with experts from all sides of the industry in attendance. This free-to-attend exhibition and world-class conference is dedicated to the development and application of high-performance battery technology.
Invest Coventry & Warwickshire will be returning for a third year to promote the city and county’s place as the UK’s centre for vehicle design, engineering, test and manufacture. The UK Battery Industrialisation Centre (UKBIC) in Baginton near Coventry was a world first, and this will be the first show for us to take Green Powerpark, the new name for the West Midlands Gigafactory, and the wider Coventry & Warwick Giga Park Investment Zone.
The team looks to meet with potential investors and engage with local supply chains.
To find out how you can connect with us at the event, add the dates to your calendar via the Invest Coventry & Warwickshire website for more details to follow:
Find out more about the event:
CBS Arena Coventry, 2 - 3 July
Are you interested in making a meaningful impact on the environment? Register to be at The Big Zero Show on 2 and 3 July at the Coventry Building Society Arena.
Whether you are eager to dive into sustainable practices to reduce carbon emissions, or seeking guidance on where to begin, this event is for you.
Discover how embracing Net Zero can not only cut emissions, but also slash business costs and save energy.
Don't miss out on this opportunity to take the first step towards a greener, more cost-effective future. Secure your spot today and embark on this journey!
More information:
Webinars, networking events or industry expert workshops. Find all the latest business related events across Coventry.
Thrive at Work webinars
 Preventative approach to workplace wellbeing with Jonathan Pittam
Tue 14 May, 11am - 12noon, online webinar
A live talk with Wellness Educator Jonathan Pittam on the potential of a preventative approach to workplace wellbeing in terms of reducing health-related absenteeism, presenteeism, and staff turnover.
- A new way for businesses to think about wellbeing for better outcomes
- The problems with a reactive approach to workplace wellbeing
- How businesses can harness the power of habit to transform employee health
You will leave with new ideas and practical approaches to take back to your business, that can be applied to all staff regardless of their starting point on their wellbeing journey at work.
Find all Thrive at work events regularly updated:
Investing in Coventry opens your business to bespoke support including:
- Commercial property searches and location advice
- Planning advice and business rates information
- Local intelligence demographics, sector analysis and more
- Introductions to local networks and organisations
- Information on funding and innovation support
- Recruitment and skills development support
- Help with PR and promotion
- Export support
📧Email: business@coventry.gov.uk
💻Website: www.coventry.gov.uk/investincoventry
📱X: @investincoventry
⌨LinkedIn: Invest Coventry
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