Innovation loans

The Innovation Investment Loan scheme (i3) was funded by the South East Local Enterprise Partnership, Local Growth Fund, and has delivered up to £6 million in loans to local businesses.

The scheme offered 0% loans between £200,000 and £999,999 to small and medium sized businesses with the potential for innovation and high growth; to develop new or expand existing products, services, or processes, where these lead to sustainable new employment.

Register your interest

This programme is currently not open for direct applications.  If you would like to be informed of future funding opportunities, complete the expression of interest form.

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General business advice

The Kent and Medway Growth Hub is a government funded service provided by Kent Invicta Chamber of Commerce seeking to help and support  new and existing local businesses to locate the most suitable type of business support available for their business.

Find land or premises

Locate in Kent offer a range of free services including commercial property searches and business finance assistance to help businesses of all sizes expand in or relocate to Kent and Medway.

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