Working with UEA isn't as costly as you'd imagine. Many different funds exist to enable businesses to partner with expert researchers and innovators. We can help you discover and apply for the ideal funds, whatever your goals.
There's so much potential out there, so get in touch with our team first on business@uea.ac.uk to discover what works best for you.
Here are just a few ways you can receive support:
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Access specialist knowledge
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships connect businesses that have an innovative idea with academics who can make it a success. Grant money is provided by Innovate UK, helping you to access the latest academic thinking and work with a highly skilled graduate on a strategic business project.more... -
Creative East: Create Growth Programme
If your creative industry business is based in Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire or Peterborough and has potential and aspirations for high growth, this Programme will get you in the best shape to secure and take on investment to grow. Over 12 weeks, a specialised team of creative industry experts will support businesses with one-to-one advice and mentoring, specialist seminars, and round table sessions. You’ll gain fully funded access to bespoke professional support from experienced investors, founders and sector specialists.more... -
Develop sustainable thinking
Our Low Carbon Innovation Fund invests between £25k and £1m in companies that are committed to reducing carbon emissions. We've already invested more than £20m in 48 companies across the East of England. You can also work with leading experts in sustainability on projects that will re-shape your business, and maybe the world.more... -
Grow your business
Help to Grow: Management is an applied course supporting managers and leaders of small and medium sized businesses (SMEs). The 12-week programme is 90% funded, meaning the fee payable by participants is £750. Help to Grow: Management has been designed to fit alongside full-time work commitments and is delivered with a mix of online and face-to-face sessions.more... -
Hire and train UEA talent
Eligible businesses could receive support in recruiting talented and dedicated UEA students. We can assist you in finding the right students to meet your needs, whether you're building a team for an exciting new project or building tomorrow's workforce. UEA’s specialist team combine their expert knowledge of the graduate careers market with cost effective recruitment support, to simplify the process for businesses.more... -
Tap into new expertise
Universities are home to new thinking. We can introduce you to funds that help you turn ideas into action and revolutionise your industry. SMEs and startups can also secure Innovation Vouchers of up to £5k from a draw that takes place every three months. Innovate UK's vouchers can be used to fund technology transfer or other knowledge transfer from a supplier, if you're working with them for the first time. -
Work with leading experts
Businesses of all sizes can pool their expertise with UEA academics on innovative research projects. We can help you access Innovation Vouchers of up to £7.5k and Research and Development grants up to £50k.