Smart ways to fund innovation with grants and R&D tax
Grow London Local
Posted: Thu 12th Mar 2026
In this webinar, Rebecca Middleton-Ruddock and Katy O'Neill outline how businesses can use innovation grants and R&D tax relief to support their development and growth.
The session explains the differences between these funding routes, how to assess which may be appropriate for your business, what makes a project fundable and how to prepare applications that meet the current rules.
If your business is doing innovative work, this webinar will give you a clearer understanding of your funding options and the steps involved in securing and managing support.
Topics covered in this session
The difference between innovation grants and R&D tax relief, and when each may be suitable
What funders and HMRC expect to see in well-prepared submissions
Practical guidance on becoming more "funding-ready" and reducing the chances of your application being questioned or even rejected
About the speaker
Katy O'Neill, director, GrantUp
Katy has over 20 years' experience developing partnerships that support businesses with their growth.
She advises organisations across technology, manufacturing, professional services and life sciences on funding strategy and long-term development planning.
Rebecca Middleton-Ruddock, funding consultant, GrantUp
Rebecca supports innovative businesses across grants, technical project scoping and R&D tax relief.
She's worked with organisations in technology, software, engineering and professional services, helping them assess project potential and navigate funding and compliance processes.
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