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Case Study
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NWDA provide £2 million to develop innovative carbon reducing technologies
19 May 2010
As part of the Northwest Climate Change Action Plan, the Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) is offering Small to Medium sized enterprises (SMEs) the chance to access a £2 million of Grant funding to develop and demonstrate innovative technologies that reduce carbon emissions.
Working alongside Envirolink Northwest, the Grant funds for carbon reduction technologies will be available to companies working in a number of categories including waste treatment and recycling, water pollution, air pollution, land remediation and energy generation and efficiency.
Funding has been made available through the Northwest Regional Development Agency's (NWDA) and European Regional Development Fund's (ERDF) Grant for Research and Development.
Grant for Research and Development, is part of Solutions for Business, the Government's package of publicly funded business support designed to help companies start and grow. It helps entrepreneurs and business owners introduce innovative products and processes, including research trials and product testing.
Grant funding between £20,000 and £250,000 for up to 40% of the project costs is available for SMEs to invest in the carbon reducing projects
Steven Broomhead, Chief Executive, NWDA said:
"The NWDA has an important role to play in ensuring businesses within the Northwest are able to seize all opportunities for growth as we move towards a low carbon economy. The Carbon Reduction Demonstrator Awards will allow SMEs to innovatively develop carbon reducing technologies and be the first key players within this increasingly important sector.
"The NWDA has provided a massive boost to businesses in the region with access to business finance throughout the recent difficult economic period and will continue to offer a service that can be accessed in a straightforward and convenient way."
Applications can be made on-line at www.nwdabusinessfinance.co.uk
The NWDA is playing a crucial role in response to the current economic downturn, with a number of actions being taken to meet the needs of businesses during these challenging times.
To keep updated on the range of support being offered by the NWDA visit www.nwda.co.uk/supportingbusiness
For further information on business support in England's Northwest go to www.businesslink.gov.uk/northwest
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Notes to editors:
For further information please contact Shelley Tattersall, Press Officer on 01925 400256 or mobile 07500 128482 or shelley.tattersall@nwda.co.uk for urgent out of hours press enquiries please call 01925 400259.
ERDF in the Northwest
The European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) is making a real
difference to people and businesses in the Northwest. With
€755 million to invest between 2007 and 2013, ERDF is
enhancing the competitiveness of the region's economy by
supporting growth in enterprise and employment. ERDF in the
Northwest is managed by the Northwest Regional Development Agency
(NWDA). For further information please visit www.erdfnw.co.uk The Northwest
Regional Development Agency (NWDA) works to deliver economic
success in England's Northwest by building the competitiveness
of its businesses, people and places. Utilising our technical
expertise and strategic influence, we help the region's
250,000+ businesses to develop and grow, as well as supporting
international trade and encouraging inward investment.
