Innovation
Phase two of our Innovation Support for Business (ISfB) programme funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is now live.
ISfB Phase 2 is a £5.2m investment supporting Oxfordshire’s innovative entrepreneurs and small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs). We do this by assisting the development and commercialisation of innovative business ideas, as well as enhancing research and innovation infrastructure in Oxfordshire.
Our grant round is now open, and closes at midday on 3 February 2020, with the checking service closing at midday on 16 January 2020.
We also aim to promote business investment in research and innovation, as well as developing links between businesses and researchers.
We deliver the ISfB programme with partners from the University of Oxford, Cherwell District Council, Oxford City Council and Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and offer a customisable portfolio of help for eligible entrepreneurs, start-ups and businesses to encourage innovation.
Our support includes:
- 'Go-create' grants
- Coaching and mentoring
- Workshops, seminars and master classes
- Access to equipment, expertise and resources
To find out how we can support you to innovate email business@oxfordshirelep.com.
This phase of the ISfB programme builds upon ISfB phase one funded by the Regional Growth Fund (RGF) between 2014 and 2015. The results of the evaluation of ISfB phase one can be found in a three-page management summary report and ISfB infographic.
Head to our 'publications' section to review our innovation strategy.
