Step into a rich stream of business support

Step into a rich stream of business support

Financial support is available for businesses who locate to Cornwall.

Grant for Business Investment (GBI) – funding for projects that create and protect skilled jobs in Cornwall

Gap Funding for Employment Space – Cornwall-only funding to support office and industrial developments that meet local priorities

Grant for Research and Development – financial support to help individuals and SMEs bring innovative technologies and solutions to market

Low Carbon Grant Fund - is a £5m fund supported through the Convergence European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) to aid eligible SME’s in their improvement of resource and energy efficiency

South West Angel & Investor Network (SWAIN) – enables private investors or ‘Business Angels’ to connect with companies looking for investment

South West Investment Group Services (SWIG) – is the largest provider of complementary loan finance to small and medium sized businesses in the South West

South West Loan Fund – financing for Cornish businesses who can’t obtain funds from private-sector lenders

Springboard Fund – funding the development of innovative ideas that will have an impact on the economy of Cornwall. This may be through a grant or loan depending on the type of applicant organisation and the project

Tax in the UK  - find out about corporate tax in the UK

At a Glance

  • Huge sums of EU investment – and advice on eligibility
  • Dedicated, professional business support before and after moving to Cornwall

Related Links

Find out more about the Convergence programme, or read grant fact sheets to find out about the support your business might be able to benefit from.