Access to Funding and Finance
A2FF delivers a set of business resources and expertise designed to increase organisations’ capacity to secure appropriate funding for growth.
Access to Funding and Finance (A2FF) covers KTN’s strategies for assisting innovative companies to apply for and raise finance – whether that is through lending, grants, or equity-based investment.
We support KTN’s specialist Knowledge Transfer Managers by providing expert guidance on the entire funding and finance ecosystem, with a particular focus on innovative, early-stage, high growth potential companies.
We offer realistic, independent advice, and have a straight-talking approach. Our resources and activities are designed to help you plan and prepare for successful funding and finance, and include:
- The Good Application Guide (free download) which aims to support prospective grant applicants to submit high quality proposals, giving them the best chance of success. Much of the advice contained in the guide is transferrable across other grant programmes. KTN will review applications for first time applicants to Innovate UK.
- Build an A Grade Team (free download) helps you ensure you have the right team around you to deliver success.
- Value Proposition (free download) how to really understand and communicate effectively with your customer.
- Top Tips on Elevator Pitch (free download) how to give a persuasive succinct sales pitch.
- Preparing a Good Investment Pitch (free download) this document is key in helping you develop a successful pitch.
Please contact the Access to Funding and Finance Team if you would like more information: Funding.finance@ktn-uk.org
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Latest Funding Latest Funding Opportunities
Open grant funding competition: round 3
Opportunity to apply for a share of up to £20m to deliver game changing / disruptive innovations with significant potential for UK economic impact.
Opens:
24.09.18Closes:
14.11.18ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingPersonal Data and TrustElectronic TechnologiesDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Innovation loans: September 2018 open competition
Loans for game-changing innovations with strong commercial potential that will significantly improve the UK economy.
Opens:
17.09.18Closes:
14.11.18ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationAerospaceForensicsAgri-foodTransportChemistryMaterialsInnovationAutomotiveUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityComplex SystemsRemanufacturingIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsElectronic TechnologiesAutonomous vehicles/transportAccess to Funding and FinancePosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Latest News
24.05.2018
How to prepare the best application for grant competitionsKey features of a good proposal and '10 top tips’ revealed in KTN’s new Good Application Guide, available to download and keep.
16.08.2018
Don't miss out! Apply for an Innovation loan todayRegistrations close for applications for the July 2018 round of Innovation Loans in less than 3 weeks!
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryAgri-foodAerospaceForensicsMaterialsTransportAutomotiveInnovationSolar EnergyUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAutonomous vehicles/transportAccess to Funding and FinancePosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
20.12.2017
How to win funds and influence peopleHalf day workshops across Wales to explore what a good grant application looks like...and some of the pitfalls to avoid.
Latest Perspectives
04.10.2018
Investing in your team, in more ways than oneKTN's Access to Funding and Finance team share their recommendations for building a team worthy of enticing investment.
01.08.2018
5 ways to get funding for your start-upHow are you going to get the money you need for your company to grow?
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaritime and marineMaterials ChemistryDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesAdditive ManufacturingInfrastructure SystemsDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingAutonomous vehicles/transportAccess to Funding and FinancePosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
12.12.2017
Diversity in Innovation: better togetherHow global innovation agencies can work towards a more inclusive landscape.
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyManufacturingBiotechnologyEU ProgrammesCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesDigital & CreativeAdditive ManufacturingInfrastructure SystemsElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingIndustrial Strategy Challenge FundElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Upcoming Events
Wed, 20 Mar
Women in Innovation: Building Success - BelfastWhere:
When:
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ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryAgri-foodAerospaceForensicsMaterialsTransportAutomotiveInnovationSolar EnergyUrban LivingManufacturingBiotechnologyCyber SecurityComplex SystemsRemanufacturingIndustrial MathsSynthetic BiologyBuilt EnvironmentEnergy HarvestingInternet of ThingsMaterials SecurityMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineDefence and SecurityQuantum TechnologiesInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingDigital & CreativeElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
Thu, 14 Mar
Inspiring Investment 2019Where:
When:
09:00
ICTRailNanoSpaceDesignEnergyHealthAviationChemistryForensicsAgri-foodTransportMaterialsAerospaceInnovationAutomotiveImmerse UKUrban LivingSolar EnergyBiotechnologyManufacturingCyber SecurityRemanufacturingComplex SystemsIndustrial MathsBuilt EnvironmentSynthetic BiologyEnergy HarvestingMaterials SecurityInternet of ThingsMaterials ChemistryMaritime and marineQuantum TechnologiesDefence and SecurityDigital & CreativeInfrastructure SystemsAdditive ManufacturingElectronic TechnologiesPersonal Data and TrustDiversity and InclusionIndustrial BiotechnologySimulation and ModellingMaterials for CompositesSustainable Aviation FuelAccess to Funding and FinanceAutonomous vehicles/transportPosition, Navigation and TimingArtificial Intelligence in HealthElectronics sensors & photonicsRobotics and Artificial IntelligenceSustainability & Circular EconomyUncertainty Quantification and ManagementCompound Semiconductors Special Interest GroupCommercialising Graphene and other 2D Materials...
