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- Finance for young entrepreneurs
- MPs recommend Regen SW's plan for Severn marine energy
- Heart of the South West LEP names its first chief executive
- SME funding to make Europe a greener place
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- Business survey reveals scale of social enterprise network
- New Task force aims to boost women's role in economic growth
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- Aerohub becomes one of the largest open development sites in the UK
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- UK's two marine energy parks sign historic agreement
- Time is right for an economic sea change for Plymouth and the region
- Plymouth University wins prestigious national award for innovative ebook project
- Plymouth's opportunity to take the lead in marine science and technology
- Funding secured for £2 million Marine Innovation Centre
- Sutton Harbour £240,000 redevelopment gets underway
- Bickleigh green hub aims to be Europe's first zero bills community
- Marine Data Exchange to boost "Blue economy"
- Building for Jobs investment fund is launched by Plymouth City Council
- City College Plymouth to sponsor 2013 Plymouth Business Show
- More South West districts benefit from high-speed fibre broadband
- New funding for young entrepreneurs to boost their start-ups into growth
- Research project to benchmark best practice for companies in Plymouth
- KEO digital announces expansion plans and new centre in Cornwall
- Plymouth well-placed as a city to do business in
- Huge demand for Plymouth University and the Western Morning News Growth Fund 2 (PWGF2)
- Ministers say they are committed to raising apprenticeship standards
- Plymouth's ambitious plan to create more than 2,000 jobs
- Plymouth University report highlights economic benefits of Marine Conservation Zone network
- World first for Plymouth University as it receives Social Enterprise Mark in Higher Education
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Finance for young entrepreneurs
Start-Up loans are a government backed initiative aimed at helping young entrepreneurs between the ages of 18- 30 get started in business.
The scheme focuses on providing funding via a low interest start-up loan along with support and mentoring. If you are interested in a Start-Up loan but are over 30, email an expression of interest and the South West Investment Group will be in touch as soon as the age cap is lifted which is anticipated to be the end of Summer 2013.
SWIG Start-Ups
SWIG Start-Ups can help you get your business off the ground with funding and support if you are based in one of the following areas: Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly; Devon; Bristol; Somerset; Gloucestershire; Dorset; Wiltshire
How does it work?
Complete an Expression of Interest downloaded from http://www.southwestinvestmentgroup.co.uk/Funds-Available/Start-Up-Loans.aspx and email it to [email protected] or post to the address below.
Once SWIG has assessed the viability of your initial idea they will direct you to the loan application forms found below and find you the appropriate support in putting together your business plan.
Send them your completed application and business plan for us to assess.
Success! If you are successful and your loan is approved you will be assigned to a business mentor and receive ongoing support to help you get your business up and running.
SWIG is now the South West delivery partner of Start-Up loans, which means we can offer flexible and affordable loans alongside business support to entrepreneurs aged 18-30 who have been trading up to a year. It is not subject to any sector restrictions and it is not necessary to have been turned down by the bank.
South West Investment Group Limited, Lowena House, Glenthorne Court, Truro Business Park, Threemilestone, Truro, Cornwall TR4 9NY
