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Business Funding

Business GrantsFunding for Growth

Grants can provide valuable support for eligible businesses, helping fund innovation, growth, sustainability projects, training, equipment or specific business development goals.

  • Non-repayable funding where eligibility criteria are met
  • Support for innovation, regional growth and sustainability projects
  • Guidance to help identify suitable grant opportunities

Why SMEs explore grants with Acconomy

  1. Non-Repayable Support

    Grants usually do not need to be repaid where the terms are met.

  2. Project Fit

    Funding is often tied to a specific outcome, region, sector or business goal.

  3. Eligibility Review

    Check criteria such as location, company size, sector and project purpose.

  4. Application Focus

    A strong application needs clear evidence, planning and project detail.

  5. Funding Strategy

    Grants can sit alongside wider funding, tax and growth planning.

Grant Opportunities for Different Business Needs

Grant availability changes regularly. The right opportunity usually depends on your sector, location, business stage and the project you want to fund.

  • Innovation Grants

    Funding that may support new products, research, development, testing or technical problem-solving.

    Often used forR&D, product development, innovation projects

  • Sustainability Grants

    Support for projects that improve efficiency, reduce emissions or help a business become more sustainable.

    Often used forEnergy efficiency, net zero, green improvements

  • Regional Grants

    Local or regional schemes that support business growth, job creation, skills or investment in a specific area.

    Often used forLocal growth, premises, skills, investment

  • Startup & Growth Grants

    Funding that may help businesses start, develop, train staff, purchase equipment or scale operations.

    Often used forStartup costs, training, growth, equipment

How to approach grant funding

Grants can be valuable, but they are often competitive and highly specific. The strongest starting point is understanding whether your project fits the funder’s purpose before investing time in an application.

  1. Clarify the project

    Define what you want to fund, why it matters, and what outcome it will deliver.

  2. Check eligibility

    Review location, sector, size, trading history, match funding and allowed costs.

  3. Prepare evidence

    Gather business details, project costs, forecasts, impact evidence and supporting documents.

  4. Apply with focus

    Submit a clear application that directly addresses the grant’s purpose and criteria.

Who We Help

We support ambitious SMEs across technical, innovation-led and growth-focused sectors.

  • Engineering
  • Scientific
  • Technology
  • Manufacturing
  • E-commerce
  • And More

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Grant availability, eligibility and funding amounts vary by provider, location, sector, project type and business circumstances. Some grants may require matched funding, reimbursement after spending, reporting obligations or restrictions on how funds can be used. Acconomy does not provide grants directly. Before proceeding, review the grant terms carefully and consider whether the requirements are appropriate for your business.

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