Eligibility Check

Can you demonstrate a strong case that the project cannot proceed without a grant?

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Is your business a small or medium sized enterprise (less than 250 employees)?

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Please use the Postcode Checker to see the level of assistance that could be available to your company

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Please contact the NWDA Enquiry Team on 01925 400 495

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Will the project benefit one of the key sectors within the Northwest Regional Economic Strategy? These are:

• Advanced Engineering and Materials (aerospace, automotive, advanced flexible materials, chemicals)
• Biomedical (biotechnology, pharmaceuticals and medical devices)
• Business & Professional Services
• Creative and Digital Industries
• Energy and Environmental Technologies
• Food and Drink

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Does the business serve (or plan to serve) more than a local market (i.e. not local retailers, haidressers, hotels etc)?

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Is there forecast growth in the market sector?

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Does your project involve expenditure in excess of £100,000 on plant, equipment and property, excluding working capital?

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Does your project create new or safeguard existing employment?

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Will the project and business as a whole be financially viable and profitable for the foreseeable future?

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Will the majority of the project funding come from internal/external private sector resources?

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You may be eligible for a Capital Investment Grant. Please proceed to the online application.

In this section you will need to provide:

• a detailed project description
• an explanation of the potential benefits of the project
• a detailed work plan with full costings
• details of your own relevant experience and that of other key managers
• preferably a business plan

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It appears you may not be eligible for a Capital Investment Grant, please contact Business Link Northwest on 0845 00 66 888 to discuss other business solutions