Fundmap provides easy navigation to the grants and funding available to businesses in the UK technology sector: http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/ http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/assets/images/smallpie.gifhttp://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/ Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:31:00 GMT [more]]]> Wed, 21 Oct 2009 15:44:57 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1071&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1071&rss=-1
All businesses that fulfil the EU-adopted definition of an SME and are based in a Eurostars participating country are welcome to apply. Furthermore, they have to invest 10% of turnover or 10% full time equivalent effort into research.

HOW TO APPLY: To submit a Eurostars application, please follow these steps: In order to receive the application form you first need to register on the website by following the link below https://www.eurostars-eureka.eu/sbmRequestAccount.do?method=load If you have already received your username and password please login , download the application form and fill in the form and submit it on the site. The next Eurostars call for proposals will be September 24th 2009, followed by two...[more]]]> Fri, 16 Oct 2009 15:13:53 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1019&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1019&rss=-1 [more]]]> Tue, 13 Oct 2009 10:28:18 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=645&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=645&rss=-1
Proposals and bids are welcomed from companies, consultancies and academic institutions and they are evaluated for the contribution they make to the built environment, and are assessed on whether they support the National Service Fra...[more]]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:40:45 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1082&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1082&rss=-1
Almost the whole of the North East of England (but there are some very small areas not eligible - for example Ponteland). To find out whether it is available in your area you can contact the fund manager. Details on the website. Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SME's) undertaking technology investments - start ups or expansion are eligible.

HOW TO APPLY: Please contact the main contact listed below for more information: Gerry White NorthStar Equity Investors Ltd 1 St James' Gate Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 4AD Tel: 0191 211 2300 E-mail: gerry.white@northstarei.com Web: www.northstarei.com [more]]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:39:32 GMT Equity investment http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=651&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=651&rss=-1
The Principal Applicant must be a permanent salaried member of staff in a Scottish Institution. The grantholding institution must be in Scotland. Applicants from any discipline or profession may apply for projec...[more]]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:37:15 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1080&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1080&rss=-1 [more]]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:33:04 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1076&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1076&rss=-1
- Potential awards of 20,000 to 250,000 covering 35% of eligible project costs - Available to companies with fewer than 250 group employees and a turnover of not more than €50m or a balance sheet total of not more than €43m - Project duration is 6 to 36 months - Purpos...[more]]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:31:45 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1051&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1051&rss=-1
Anyone, anywhere in the UK, who considers that they can carry out high-quality public health-related research, can submit a proposal. The Public Health Research programme considers applications from all sectors which are within the Public Health Research programme's remit.

HOW TO APPLY: Outline proposals will be accepted on an ongoing basis. There are, however, cut-off deadlines for proposals to reach the PHR offices so they can be assessed. Applications received after the ...[more]]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 16:17:57 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1072&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1072&rss=-1
In order to potentially claim this relief a company must have a systematic project which is seeking an overall advance in science and/ or technology and resolution of scientific and/ or technological uncertainty. Please note that this project need not be successful. A company or organisation can only claim R&D Relief if it's liable for Corporation Tax.

HOW TO APPLY: Chantrey Vellacott DFK begin with a n...[more]]]> Wed, 7 Oct 2009 11:02:54 GMT Tax relief http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1113&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1113&rss=-1 [more]]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2009 16:19:45 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1068&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1068&rss=-1 [more]]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2009 16:14:45 GMT Grant/subsidy http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1066&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1066&rss=-1
Advent Venture Parnters invest in businesses that have a carefully thought out business plan and that have the core of an energetic and committed management team. The technology must address a real and s...[more]]]> Tue, 6 Oct 2009 10:39:00 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1093&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1093&rss=-1
NBGI invest in established businesses with strong management and support management's business development plans, providing additional funding where needed for organic growth or acquisitions. NBGI is a generalist investor, investing in management buy-outs, management buy-ins, growth capital and turnarounds with a deal size between 5million to 50million with an equity investment between 2 and 15million. NBGI does not invest in start...[more]]]> Tue, 29 Sep 2009 14:26:34 GMT Equity investment http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1111&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1111&rss=-1
Inflexion try not to be too prescriptive about the investment characteristics but like to see some of the features on the checklist below: Deal size 15 million - 100 million, EBITDA of 2 million + and growing, ability to double EBITDA over 3-5 years, interesting market position, UK domiciled (but Inflexion are comfortable with significant overseas operations) [more]]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:26:53 GMT Equity investment http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=755&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=755&rss=-1
The Fund can only invest if the business has attracted th...[more]]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 17:10:08 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1107&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1107&rss=-1
Majority control in mid-sized companies: IK make equity investments normally in the range of €50-150 million and seek majority control in the businesses they acquire. Market position: IK seek portfolio companies with the potential to achieve leading and defensible market positions within their respective industry sectors. Profit improvement potential: The portfolio companies in which IK...[more]]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 12:39:01 GMT Equity investment http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1105&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1105&rss=-1 [more]]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:27:15 GMT Equity investment Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1103&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1103&rss=-1
The Bank of ...[more]]]> Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:07:23 GMT Equity investment Loan Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1102&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1102&rss=-1
Venture Capital companies make investment decesions on a case by case basis

HOW TO APPLY: Contact Bain Capital Ventures for more information [more]]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:36:21 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1100&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1100&rss=-1
Atlas Venture LLP typically invest in: • Product companies with clinical candidates or molecules in the clinic; • Drug discovery companies with best in class technologies to accelerate and improve lead generation and optimization, make new targets accessible to drug intervention, shorten the path to the clinic or change the overall cost equation; • Select medical device, technology and tool companies.

HOW TO APPLY: Please contact Atlas Ventures for further information on receiving investment [more]]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 17:28:16 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1099&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1099&rss=-1
Apposite seeks to invest in the best opportunities in emerging healthcare companies. They like to back businesses with rapid growth potential and look for the next market leaders regardless of the company stage. They focus on companies that have seasoned management with a strategic vision. Apposite believes management excel...[more]]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:55:41 GMT Equity investment Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1097&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1097&rss=-1
Antrak Capital LLP invests development capital in businesses that have the following attributes: • Headquartered in the UK • Excellent management team • Proven technology/working model • Some significant commercial traction • Business model that creates a sustainable competitive advantage • Typically absorbing cash but have a plausible path to becoming cash flow positive

HOW TO APPLY: Antrak should be contacted directly for more information [more]]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:05:20 GMT Equity investment Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1095&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1095&rss=-1
Albion Ventures looks to invest 1 million to 10 million in a wide range of growing businesses, from technology oriented companies to service and asset-based businesses. Larger investme...[more]]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:59:41 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1094&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1094&rss=-1
Exponent look for distinctive businesses that are prominent in their market where we can work with management to add value by making real improvements through: •driving revenues •searching for suitable acquisitions and making judicious disposals •creating efficiencies •improving financial structure They also believe that private ...[more]]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:16:26 GMT Equity investment http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1091&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1091&rss=-1
Projects must include 2 or more collaborators at least one of which is from a business.

HOW TO APPLY: Please register at the following address in order to receive an application information http://www.technologyprogramme.org.uk/. [more]]]> Wed, 23 Sep 2009 10:27:37 GMT Loan http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1&rss=-1
Dunedin are keen to talk to UK companies with: •a proven management team and an established track record •a strong market position, niche or brand •a profitable track record and strong cash flow •barriers to entry or legislation-driven products or ...[more]]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 17:05:01 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1090&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1090&rss=-1
ACT is seeking business that have "a clear chance of becoming a serious player in a growing global market." Please contact ACT directly for an early discussion or send an executive business plan summary directly to an appropriate member of the ACT Team or alternatively to info@actvc.ie. [more]]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:27:03 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1088&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1088&rss=-1
Advantage Capital invests only in UK mid market special situation private equity transactions. The financial criteria are: • The target company's sales are likely to fall between 20m and 100m • Total deal value up to 30m •The target is likely to be, but is not necessarily, generating profits Advantage Capital's non-financial criteria are much more important. Advantage Capital only in...[more]]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 16:11:52 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1087&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1087&rss=-1
Venture Capital Investment is subject to the preference of indvidual funds. Decisions are made on a case by case basis.

HOW TO APPLY: mail@acornfundmanagement.co.uk Bollin House, Riverside Park, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 1DP [more]]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:57:10 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1086&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1086&rss=-1
Abingworth invests in outstanding entrepreneurs, ideally with a proven track record of success. Must be in the life sciences or healthcare fields.

HOW TO APPLY: Abingworth Management Ltd ...[more]]]> Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:43:12 GMT Venture capital http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1085&rss=-1 http://www.fundmap.co.uk/bio/detail.asp?schemeid=1085&rss=-1