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Many companies have taken advantage of innovation funding to develop their business. Find out how we helped.

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PAPI encourages innovation with 40% capital grants of up to £20k to support the development of new products or services. Our grants and workshops are open to SMEs in York, North Yorkshire and Leeds City Region.

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The PAPI Process

Grants: the process

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Check your eligibility

Use our eligibility checklist to ensure you meet the criteria

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Submit interest

Tell us about your project via our expression of interest (EOI) form

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Complete application

If eligible at EOI stage, we’ll help you complete a full application

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Appraisal panel

Our expert panel will assess your application

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Procurement & claim

We’ll assist with procurement, and disburse funds when your new kit is delivered and paid

Innovation workshops

Collaborate and Innovate

Generate ideas, solve problems and explore opportunities with our high-energy workshops, held regularly, online — including sessions focused on emerging trends like casinos not on Gamstop and their impact on the gaming industry.

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“Really enjoyable and informative – a ‘must attend’ for any business who is looking to innovate and grow”

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448 businesses supported!

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Business support to date

448 businesses supported

483 new products

613 new jobs

£16,343 average grant

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