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Innovate UK Innovation Loans: How UK SMEs Can Borrow Up to £5 Million at 3.7%
Innovate UK Innovation Loans lend UK SMEs £100,000 to £5 million at 3.7% for late-stage R&D. Here is who qualifies before the 26 August 2026 deadline.
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Made Smarter Adoption Grants: How UK Manufacturing SMEs Can Get Up To £20,000
Made Smarter Adoption gives UK SME manufacturers a matched grant of up to £20,000 plus a free digital roadmap. Several regional pots are open now.
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Innovate UK Next Wave Breakthrough: How UK SMEs Can Win up to £3 Million in Createch Grants by August 2026
Innovate UK Next Wave Breakthrough offers UK SMEs grants up to £3 million for Createch projects tied to Frontier industries. Deadline 11 August 2026.
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Growth Guarantee Scheme: How UK SMEs Can Borrow Up to £2 Million in June 2026
The Growth Guarantee Scheme lets UK SMEs borrow up to £2 million with a 70% government guarantee. It runs until March 2030 across over 70 lenders.
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Don't Leave Money Behind - Rare Chance for SMEs to Secure £1M with CMDC7
The Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition 7 (CMDC7) closes 11am on 15 July 2026, with up to £1 million per feasibility project. Here is how UK SMEs can apply.
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Help to Grow Management Course: How UK SMEs Can Get a £7,500 Programme for £750 in June 2026
Help to Grow: Management is a 12-week government-subsidised course that costs UK SMEs £750 instead of £7,500. Here's how to apply for the June 2026 cohort.
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British Business Bank Start Up Loans: How UK Founders Can Borrow Up to £25,000 at 7.5% in June 2026
The British Business Bank Start Up Loans scheme is open, now charging 7.5% fixed on personal loans up to £25,000 for UK founders trading under five years.
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Defra Farming Innovation Investor Partnerships: Up to £5 Million for UK AgriTech SMEs
Defra and Innovate UK have opened a £5 million grant competition for UK agri-tech SMEs developing near-commercial farming innovations. Deadline 17 June 2026.
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Profitable But Cash Poor? Why UK SMEs Run Out of Cash
Many UK business owners face a puzzling problem. Their company shows a healthy profit on paper. Yet they struggle to pay bills on time. This guide explains why profit does not equal cash and what you can do about it.