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Take a look at our monthly Grant Funding update, highlighting some of the key funding calls available, supporting research, development and innovation.

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From April 2024, the plan is to merge the SME and RDEC schemes into a unified RDEC-style scheme, maintaining similar rates to the current RDEC Scheme. While this announcement was made during the Autumn Statement, perhaps less clear was that the second scheme for Research Intensive companies means that RI SMEs can apply for RDEC as well as SME RI Scheme.

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In the dynamic landscape of R&D tax relief schemes, a pivotal change has quietly disrupted the routine of many R&D claim providers—the introduction of the Additional Information Form (AIF).

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The recent Autumn Statement officially announced the merger of the R&D tax relief schemes, scheduled to take effect from 1st April 2024, for accounting periods starting after this date.

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Within R&D tax credit frameworks, there exist varying degrees of guidance, each with distinct purposes. These are ‘Meaning of Research & Development for Tax Purposes: guidelines’, 'CIRD Manual (Corporate Intangibles Research and Development)' and ‘Guidelines for Compliance’

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The December Spotlight features Forresters IP, a leading full service intellectual property firm with an international client base.

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Read our guide to a successful Innovate UK Smart Grant Application, addressing the key areas and questions, with a few top tips along the way!

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There were some important announcements made in the Autumn statement regarding the future of the R&D tax credits schemes both in structure, operation and who can benefit as well as wider investment in R&D in specific sectors.

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Innovate UK Launchpads is a program designed to uplift emerging clusters of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK. Tailored to specific geographic clusters, each Launchpad welcomes businesses of all sizes, extending innovation funding, support services, and networking opportunities. Discover the current Launchpad funding opportunities.

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Take a look at our monthly Grant Funding update, highlighting some of the key funding calls available, supporting research, development and innovation.

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