N2 BUSINESS GROWTH PROGRAMME
Expression of Interest

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The N2 Business Growth Programme is supported by the Government's Regional Growth Fund

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and operated by the University of Nottingham

This Expression of Interest requires some key information relating to your organisation, it is suggested that you have the following documentation available before starting to complete the on-line form:-

• Companies House registration number
• VAT registration number
• Memorandum and Articles of Association showing your incorporation date
• Details of how your organisation is made up – % share holders, parent companies, group structures etc.
• Your most recent accounts showing the value of turnover and balance sheet
• Details of your project specifically the estimated start date, the value and the impact in relation to how many jobs will be created

Please note that this Expression of Interest has to be completed in one session, IT CANNOT BE SAVED AS YOU WORK THROUGH THE FORM, if you exit before submitting all input will be lost and your submission will be incomplete. Only complete submissions will be considered for invitation to full application.

The N2 Business Growth programme’s prime objective is to achieve economic growth in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire area by providing funding to stimulate investment in private sector businesses, creating new sustainable jobs and increasing economic activity. The target value for money calculation determined by grant offered divided by the sum of the number of jobs created and safeguarded is £6,300. At least two thirds of the jobs must be newly created. Initial eligibility will be based on your responses in this Expression of Interest form. The Programme offers discretionary financial support to businesses investing in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire area and offers funding up to 20%. The category of state aid and geography may impose lower intervention ceilings. The funding must be matched with private investment and must lead to the creation of sustainable jobs. If you pass the initial eligibility check you may be invited to submit a full application with supporting documentation.