The Technology Strategy Board has announced a new competition to support development and demonstration projects to create supply chain innovation in UK offshore wind and renewable energy. £7m will be invested in projects developing and demonstrating component technologies in offshore wind systems, with £3m committed to feasibility studies and the remaining £1.2m supporting innovation between universities and industry in the sector. […]
Read more »The Patent Box will provide a reduced [10%] corporation tax rate for companies which will be introduced progressively from April 2013. It will apply to companies exploiting patented inventions or certain other medicinal or botanic innovations. The reduced rate will apply to a proportion of the profits derived from: licensing or sale of the patent […]
Read more »The Technology Strategy Board offers grant funding for SME R&D projects. There are three areas of assitance available, depending on the stage of the investment: Proof of Market Grant – up to £25,000 at 60% intervention rate Proof of Concept Grant – up to £100,000 at 60% intervention rate Development of Prototype Grant – up to £250,000 with […]
Read more »The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales has followed the the National Audit Office in calling for greater training and understanding from officials when assessing Regional Growth Fund (RGF) applications. The group highlighted their frustration at the slow development of the process and has recommended a simplified application and assessment process “to avoid further delays, additional […]
Read more »The Patent Box is a boost for businesses investing in R&D and will provide a reduced [10%] corporation tax rate for companies which will be introduced progressively from April 2013. It will apply to companies exploiting patented inventions or certain other innovations and the reduced rate will apply to a proportion of the profits derived from: licensing […]
Read more »The 3rd Round of the Government’s Regional Growth Fund (RGF) has recently closed, with a number of Our clients awaiting the outcome in Autumn. Soapstone has worked with numerous applicants and provides an early stage assessment for projects to consider key issues from previous rounds such as; EU State Aid mechanisms, Job & Investment Value for Money criteria, […]
Read more »We hope you find the new Soapstone website helpful and easy to navigate. As the team and services have grown so rapidly over the last two years, we have refreshed the look and functionality of the site so it is easier to find services and meet the team. We have also included this blog and […]
Read more »The Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Innovation Fund (AMSCI) has a significant proportion of its £100m budget remaining available for its second round of applications. The Deadline is noon on September 12th 2012 so there is a short window left for applicants. The fund is looking to support innovative consortium bids, endorsed by an OEM, to […]
Read more »As part of our commitment to support bottom line success for our clients, Eric ironmonger has joined the team. Eric has over 30 years experience in implementing Lean through all its evolutions and brings a practical no-nonsense approach to focus on effective operations.
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