Low Carbon across the Southeast (LOCASE)

A grant funding programme for 2017

The Background to the Grant• European Regional Development Fund• Priorities

• reduction in carbon• support for low carbon industries

• KCC proposed and were successful in bid for a Southeast programme

• Kent Invicta Chamber & Rift bid to deliver on behalf of KCC

The Background to the Grant• £7,000,000 central LOCASE fund• Target for Kent & Medway is 387 grants of £1k minimum• Additional targets on sectors supported and type of

support

The Grant Headlines• Open to SMEs in Kent and Medway• Match funded grant

• 40% of project costs• Up to £10,000• Paid on project completion

• Publicly funded institutions, Fishing, Farming excluded• Three types of Grant available

• Your sector will determine what the grant can be used for

The But……..• All SMEs qualify for the Energy Efficiency Grant• Lighting systems• Heating systems• Insulation and Double Glazing • Compressor and Machinery Upgrades• Software (CAD, Fleet Management etc.)• Process Improvement

The But……..• SMEs in the Low Carbon Sector (LCEGS Grant) • Business Development• Marketing/Website• Product Development• ISO Certification • Specialist Consultancy

The But……..• SMEs seeking University Help (R&D Grant) • Design/Innovation • Product/Process Development• Strategic/Collaboration• Graduate or associate assigned and mentored to deliver

pre-agreed outcomes

The Paper trailQualification Questionnaire

Grant Application (3 quotes)

Grant offer contract

Grant claim post project

Output follow up

HelpYes/No

Yes/No

HelpAdviser

provided

Some ideas for Energy Efficiency Grant……….• Replace lighting for LED• New server that will enable remote working• More efficient printing equipment• ………………………….

Some ideas for LCEGS Grant……….• Start up finance• Consultancy to expand business• New website to reach wider market• Sales training for staff• ………………………….

Next steps• Liaise with the Growth Hub• Complete a qualification questionnaire• Spread the word

business@kentandmedwaygrowthhu.org.uk

Who falls within LCEGS?