Project impacts by 2025:
225 jobs created
260 jobs safeguarded
Investment targeted at areas facing the biggest economic challenges as a result of the pandemic
Tangible outcomes aligned to driving economic recovery, growth and job creation
Business Investment Fund
GBF awarded: £2.2 million
Match funding from businesses: £2.3 million
Status: Grant spent, outcomes ongoing
‘Lighting the Spark’: The Business Investment Fund
Overseen by OxLEP Business, the Business Investment Fund supported 51 scalable, small to medium-sized businesses with grants up to £100,000 for capital projects with the ability to deliver tangible outcomes aligned to driving economic recovery, growth and job creation.
Successful recipients came from a broad range of sectors, including creative industries, food and drink, life sciences, the visitor economy, green tech and high-value manufacturing.
Delivery partner: OxLEP Business