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GRANTS TO FUTURE-PROOF YOUR BUSINESS

Grants of up to £50,000 available to support innovative SMEs in adopting digital technologies.

Fit For Growth Grants offers match-funded grants ranging from £10,000 to £50,000 to support innovative, production based SMEs in adopting cutting-edge digital technologies. This includes advancements in artificial intelligence, robotics and autonomous systems, additive manufacturing, the industrial Internet of Things (IoT), virtual reality and data analytics.

Eligibility

Match Funding:

Applicants are expected to provide up to 50% of the total investment costs, leveraging high levels of private investment to drive growth, productivity, efficiency, and resilience in innovative businesses (please note this grant best suits those in the manufacturing sector that can demonstrate productivity improvements through the introduction of new technologies).

Your business is located within Wiltshire.

Your business is an innovative growth SME

You can provide up to 50% of the total investment costs.

The grant will be used to adopt industrial digital technologies

Your project aims to drive growth, productivity, efficiency, and resilience

Eligible under UKSPF intervention E18 Supporting Made Smarter Adoption

Our Support

1. Pre-Application Support

2. Documentation Guidance:

3. Application Review:

4. Recommendations:

5. Submit Application:

6. Continuous Updates:

We’ll assist you in defining the funding request and identifying any risks if the funding is not granted. We’ll also help you detail the expected outputs and impact, including a statement of anticipated results, and establish a clear project timeline.

We’ll guide, support, and thoroughly review your grant application, ensuring all necessary documentation is in order. This includes verifying your business details, and helping you craft a concise and compelling description of your proposal.

Before you submit, we’ll review your completed application form to ensure accuracy and completeness. We’ll also verify that your application includes all essential documents, such as your Business Plan, Accounts, and any other supporting materials.

If needed, we’ll suggest changes or additions to strengthen your application before submitting the final pack to Wiltshire Council. We’ll help refine your proposal, strengthen key sections, and ensure it effectively communicates your business’s needs and potential.

We will submit the application and all supporting documents to Wiltshire Council.

We’ll keep you informed throughout the application process with regular updates and feedback at each stage. We’re here to provide support and address any questions or concerns that arise, ensuring a smooth and transparent application experience.

Indicative Grants Timetable

(please note this may be subject to change)

30 Sept 24

Ring-fenced grant request submission date

30 Nov 24

Ring-fenced grant and demand-led request submission date

31 Jan 25

Final grant request submission date

Take the first step towards securing your grant and driving your business’s growth.

Ready to get started?

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Other Grants

Other grants available from Wiltshire County Council Fit For Future Projects

Fit For Net Zero

Up to 50% match funding, with grants typically between £10,000 and £50,000. Get in touch for further information

Start-Up Grants

Up to 50% match funding, with grants typically ranging from £2,500 to £5,000 (with some larger exceptions considered). Get in touch for further information

Rural Hubs Grants

Typically between £10,000 and £25,000. Get in touch for further information

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