Innovation Worcestershire Grant

Innovation Worcestershire Grant

Research and development grants supporting the development of innovative products and services.

Funded by UK Government and Innovation Worcestershire logo

Embracing innovation and developing new products, services or technologies can help set you apart from the competition and tap into new markets. Whether you’re looking to develop a revolutionary product or service, streamline your processes or implement new technology, the innovation grant will be able to help you do just that.

How much grant funding is available in my area?

Funding available in your area:

  • Bromsgrove District £2,500 to £20,000
  • Malvern Hills District £2,500 to £15,000
  • Redditch Borough £2,500 to £20,000
  • Worcester City £2,500 to £15,000
  • Wychavon District £2,500 to £15,000
  • Wyre Forest £2,500 to £20,000

Grants are awarded on a competitive and match-funded basis, meaning the SME will need to provide at least 60% of the total cost of the project. Amounts available is subject to change.

What can the grant fund?

The research and development grant can only be used to fund activities directly related to the development and/or introduction to market of innovative products or services, including, but not limited to:

  • new tooling and equipment
  • creating a prototype
  • product testing and certification
  • IP/ trademark protection
  • external market research
  • new marketing materials
  • product launch

Am I eligible?

To receive support through the programme, your business must:

  • be a SME*
  • be registered to an address in Worcestershire
  • be below the Subsidy Control threshold of £315,000 over the previous 3 years, including the value of the support

*The definition of an SME eligible for grant funding is as follows:

  • has fewer than 250 employees
  • has either (a) an annual turnover not exceeding €50 million or (b) an annual balance sheet total not exceeding €43 million
  • 25% or more of the capital or the voting rights are not owned by one enterprise, or jointly by several enterprises falling outside this definition of an SME
  • does not own more than 25% of the capital or voting rights in an enterprise falling outside of this definition of SME

How this project is funded?

This project is part-funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Worcestershire County Council.

The programme is managed and delivered by Worcestershire County Council on behalf of Bromsgrove District Council, Malvern Hills District Council, Redditch Borough Council, Worcester City Council, Wychavon District Council and Wyre Forest District Council.

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and place, supporting local business, and people and skills. For more information visit GOV.UK - UK Shared Prosperity Fund Prospectus

How do I apply?

Registering for the programme is simple, all you need to do is follow these steps.

You can email: grants@worcestershire.gov.uk or click the button below:

Submit an expression of interest

A member of the Grants team will be in touch to discuss your requirements in more detail and how the programme could support your business.

What our clients say

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