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Suffolk Economy Grant (SEG)

Suffolk County Council (via Suffolk Business Board / New Anglia Growth Hub)

Description

Tiered capital grants for Suffolk SMEs investing in digital transformation and technology adoption, innovation and R&D, or decarbonisation and sustainability — micro businesses (under 10 employees) can receive £2,500-£10,000 covering 50% of project cost, small businesses (10-49 employees) £5,000-£50,000 covering 30%, and medium businesses (50-249 employees) £10,000-£100,000 covering 20%. Delivered by Suffolk County Council via the Suffolk Business Board and the New Anglia Growth Hub, with the programme confirmed to run until 31 March 2027.

Amount

£2,500-£100,000 depending on business size (50% of costs for micro, 30% for small, 20% for medium businesses)

Deadline

31 March 2027

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Distinct from the Norfolk Business Growth Fund (the equivalent scheme for Norfolk businesses, also in this directory) and from single-district rural grants already covered at council level (e.g. the combined Mid Suffolk/Babergh Rural England Prosperity Fund grant). Full eligibility rules are set out in a separate Grant Programme Criteria document referenced from the application page.
Requirement
Suffolk-based micro, small, or medium-sized business undertaking a project in one of three categories: digital transformation/technology adoption, innovation/R&D, or decarbonisation/sustainability. Grant size and % of costs covered scale down as employee count rises.

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How to apply

Complete the short online enquiry form at suffolkeconomy.co.uk to register interest; the Suffolk Economy team follows up before a formal application is invited.

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