Other sources of funding

The East of England Co-operative Society Regional Investment Fund - The East of England Co-operative Society has set up a Regional Investment Fund to invest in the next generation of successful businesses in the region. The fund is designed for businesses with viable business plans who are looking for investment capital to finance their growth plans. The fund is particularly keen on local businesses who could be suppliers to the Society or who are involved in 'new wave' technologies such as renewable energy, e-commerce or the environment.

ADAS is the UK`s largest independent provider of environmental consultancy, rural development services and policy advice. ADAS is an innovative partner to agenda-setting companies and policy makers advising on and managing best practice approaches to sustainability. They offer a comprehensive range of services to help their clients benefit from placing sustainability at the heart of their business practices.
EnviroCluster Peterborough is a growing interactive network of businesses, entrepreneurs, investors, academic partners and researchers who are developing cleantech solutions. EnviroCluster is supporting cleantech growth in the city by providing innovation and incubation support, promoting skills development, inward investment, sharing of knowledge and opportunities and helping our members internationalise into new global markets
University of Hertfordshire's Innovation Voucher scheme provides up to £3,000 of matched funding when working in conjunction with the University on an innovative project
Manufacturing Advisory Service (MAS) provides manufacturing business support for companies based in England, helping them to improve and grow, supplemented by appropriate grant funding

Salix loans deliver interest free funding to accelerate investment in energy efficiency technologies across the UK public sector
Enhanced Capital Allowances (ECAs) enable a business to claim 100% first-year capital allowances on their spending on qualifying plant and machinery

Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs Fast Track provide a customised package of expert commercial advice, networking opportunities and grant funding to small enterprises that are developing low carbon technologies in the UK

Energy Efficiency Financing Scheme is a new scheme brought to you by Carbon Trust Implementation Services (CTIS) and Siemens Financial Services, with a substantial amount of funding available to businesses for energy efficiency improvements
WRAP has a range of support available which, at times includes the provision of funding
Smart Anglia connects the strong local presence of high-tech companies across East Anglia, with the knowledge of our Universities and colleges and the partnership of the public sector, to deliver smart technology solutions.The organisation aims to coordinate 'living lab' trials and to stimulate the large-scale roll out of smart solutions

Anglia Ruskin University