New Funding Opportunities Available from the Combined Authority
Following the launch of the new Growth Prospectus for the former GCGP LEP area, there is a new small grant scheme that replaces the former ERDF grant scheme that has now expired in the area, plus a loan scheme for larger projects. The Loan scheme will, in exceptional cases, consider grants and investments if appropriate.
Hunts Post Business Awards 2018 Winners
Hunts Post Business Awards Winners
On Friday 2nd November the annual Hunts Post Business Awards took place at the Burgess Hall in St Ives.
The winners of each award are shown below.
Gigabit voucher scheme for businesses to get future proof fibre
The Government’s Gigabit Voucher Scheme is offering small and medium sized businesses vouchers of up to £3000 to cover the cost of installing Gigabit-capable broadband.
The Hunts Post Business Awards 2018 Finalists Announced
This years finalists have been announced for the upcoming Hunts Post Business Awards.
Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme
Background of the scheme
The Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme is part of the Local Full Fibre Networks programme, which has the strategic objective of increasing full fibre coverage across the UK.
Huntingdon District Council sponsor Online Marketing Award
Huntingdon District Council are proud sponsors of the Online Marketing Award at this years Hunts Post Business Awards.
iMET Opens
iMET has come a long way since they began builidng works at Alcobury Weald back in August 2016. They opened their doors for the first time on 15th June 2018 with Mayor James Palmer doing the official opening of the building.
Chinese Delegation Visits Huntingdonshire
Councillor Richard West, Chairman of Huntingdonshire District Council, and Councillor Ryan Fuller, Deputy Executive Leader, hosted a visit on 2nd July 2018 from a delegation of officials from the Luqiao District of Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province.
Hunts Post Business Awards 2018 - Entry Deadline 7th September
The Hunts Post Business Awards will once again be hosted at the Burgess Hall in St Ives on the 2nd November 2018.
Food and Drink Research Hub launched in Huntingdonshire
Warboys based England Marketing is to launch the East of England's first Food and Drink Research Hub.
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Technical support for Huntingdonshire Manufacturers
Huntingdonshire manufacturers have the opportunity to hear two key speakers highlighting the areas of business support they can draw upon to assist the development of their organisation.
A new £10.5 million skills centre at Alconbury Weald is open for business.
iMET is a specialist training and business development company which will support businesses operating in the region’s key growth sectors.
SMEs benefitting from subsidised research & development support
Hundreds of SME’s are benefitting from subsidised academic expertise and graduate talent through Anglia Ruskin's innovative KEEP+ Programme.
STFC Bridging for Innovators Programme
Bridging for Innovators (known as B4I) is a programme run by Science Technology Facilities Council (STFC) to support UK industry. It started in 2017 and will end in March 2021.