Collaborative grants are designed to fund high-impact, cross-disciplinary innovation. Whether through Innovate UK, Horizon Europe, or Eurostars, these schemes aim to tackle complex challenges that no single organisation can solve alone.

While construction and engineering are typically seen as practical, hands-on sectors, they are also rich with technical innovation. Often, businesses in these sectors are unsure how to assess whether their projects meet HMRC’s eligibility criteria.

Startups often operate under intense financial pressure. Balancing product development, team growth, and market fit can leave little room for error. R&D tax relief remains one of the most valuable funding tools for UK businesses pursuing technological or scientific advancement—but it’s not automatic or guaranteed.

From 1st April 2024, the UK government is introducing a unified R&D tax relief scheme, replacing the SME and RDEC schemes. This article outlines the key changes, including updated rules on subcontracting, overseas R&D, and support for R&D-intensive SMEs. Learn how the new scheme affects your business and what steps you need to take to stay compliant and maximise your claim.

In today’s competitive business landscape, standing still is not an option. Growth-hungry companies must continually innovate, not just to stay relevant, but to lead. But innovation on its own isn’t enough. Scaling a business takes more than a great idea; it takes strategy, resilience, and the right support network to turn innovation into sustainable success.

Inventya Ltd is proud to announce that we have been featured in the Financial Times’ ninth annual FT1000: Europe’s Fastest Growing Companies 2025 list. This prestigious ranking, compiled in collaboration with Statista, recognizes the top 1,000 European companies that have demonstrated exceptional revenue growth and resilience over the past years.