Wokingham Borough Connect
 Grants for reducing your energy spend
We are supporting a local scheme for businesses to apply for match funded grants of up to £5,000. The grant will help businesses save money and become more energy efficient by funding improvements such as:
- LED lighting
- Solar panels
- Heating system upgrades
- Insulation/glazing to improve heat retention
- Energy efficient equipment
If you are interested in finding out more, contact us using the button below to have a further discussion. We can talk you through how you can apply and what type of project you are interested in undertaking. A number of businesses across the borough have benefitted already, so don’t miss your chance.
 Grants for exporting
The UK Tradeshow programme replaces the old Trade Access Programme (TAP) from the Department for International Trade (DIT).
Businesses that are currently exporting can apply for support to:
- exhibit at or attend approved overseas trade shows and conferences
- potentially receive grants to cover some costs
UK businesses can also apply for support if they’re thinking about exporting but are not currently doing so.
Strict criteria apply to the programme to meet eligibility and all the information can be found on the DIT website. If you are thinking of, or are currently exporting and would like to have a discussion with the Business Engagement Team at the council then you can reach us at economicdevelopment@wokingham.gov.uk
 Choose digital technologies to grow your business
Help to Grow: Digital is a UK-wide, government-backed scheme that aims to help you choose, buy and adopt digital technologies that will help you grow your business.
The scheme offers your business:
- Free, impartial advice and guidance about what digital technology is best suited to your business and how it can boost your business’s performance
- Targeted financial support, if your business is eligible, worth up to £5,000 towards the costs of buying approved digital technologies
To check your eligibility, review the information available from the Help to Grow Digital website.
Business Spotlight - be featured in this newsletter
We want to promote local businesses and showcase good news stories across the borough. If you have a good news story and would like to discuss potentially being included in our newsletter then get in touch with the Business Engagement Team by emailing economicdevelopment@wokingham.gov.uk
 Borough repair shop is accredited by Apple
Congratulations go to Pratts Pods, located in Elms Walk in Wokingham, a unit within the Elms Field retail site.
The company fixes iPods, smartphones, tablets, computers, games consoles, MacBooks and many other electronic devices.
The accreditation gives the repair centre exclusive access to the latest Apple training, specialist service tools, diagnostic and calibration equipment and genuine parts.
The team at Pratts Pods have been working towards the accreditation for more than a year. It supports the team's dedication to providing a quality service that is backed by the manufacturer. For more information visit the Pratts Pods website.
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