CompeteFor is a free service that enables businesses to compete for contract opportunities within the supply chains (Supply Chain Opportunities) of major public and private sector buying organisations and major capital infrastructure projects.

Fit For Nuclear (F4N) is a unique service to help UK manufacturing companies get ready to bid for work in the nuclear supply chain. F4N lets companies measure their operations against the standards required to supply the nuclear industry – in new build, operations and decommissioning – and take the necessary steps to close any gaps.

Horizon Europe is an EU research and innovation programme. It has a budget of €95.5 billion and runs until 2027. UK researchers can now apply for Horizon Europe funding, certain that all successful UK applicants will be covered through the UK’s association (or through the guarantee) for the remainder of the programme.

Supports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success. Grants of between £25,000 and £10 million and innovation loans of between £100,000 and £1million hare available. Grant funding is available for all sizes of business, themed to AI and data, ageing society, clean growth and future of mobility.

Kick Off Business empowers people to launch businesses and have been doing this for over 10 years. KOB helps the start-up community who wish to set up a conventional business in an emerging or traditional market by offering fully funded, short online courses. The courses are uncomplicated with useful information and guidance for anyone who is in the process of setting up a business or simply just exploring the idea.

Specialist resources and advice to help manufacturers reduce their energy consumption and increase profitability. Manufacturers can reduce their energy usage by up to 46%.