What free government funding programmes are available in the UK?

There is government business financing available in the UK in the form of business loans and government grants, but the idea of free government funding programmes is a common myth rooted in an unfortunate misunderstanding of what business grants do and what the recipients obligations are in exchange for the government money. Government funds are provided at the national, regional, and local government levels but, again, none of these programmes are actually free, even those that do not have to be repaid, due to other conditions. You may also call UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554, to learn what is available instead of wasting time on supposed free government funding programmes.

There are hundreds of government funding schemes available for small business owners in the UK. In fact, our Funding Database currently has over 600 government funding schemes and over 500 private investors available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

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