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
Other Grants
Other grants available from Wiltshire County Council Fit For Future Projects