Launch of the Innovation and Resilience Fund 3
 The Innovation and Resilience Fund (IRF) Round 3 opens today, Monday 8th April, for Expressions of Interest.
What is the Innovation and Resilience Fund?
IRF is a business grant scheme offering up to £30,000 to small and medium rural enterprises looking to grow or diversify their business. All applications must be for a specific, capital project which will boost productivity or create new job opportunities.
There is a 30% match funding requirement and all applicants must be based in East Devon. Read the full eligibility criteria.
What projects have been funded previously?
Past recipients of IRF funding include:
- Two Drifters Distillery, who worked with Sigma Technical to develop a Direct Air Capture machine that absorbs carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and stores it for commercial use.
- Four Elms Fruit Farm, who received funding to expand and equip their production facility to increase the volume of juice produced.
- The Community Waffle House, who used the funding to set up ‘Waffle Live’, a music hub in the centre of Axminster.
The full list of successful applicants and case studies can be found on our website.
How can I apply?
There is a two-stage application process. Firstly, all businesses must submit an Expression of Interest using the online form. This will be reviewed to see if your project is eligible. All Expressions of Interest must be submitted by 8th May.
If you are successful, you will be invited to complete a full application. All full bids must be received by us via email by Friday 24th May.
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