The Carbon Trust recognise that to get the very best ideas to the market, more integrated support needs to be given to low carbon technology entrepreneurs. In response, it has launched a completely new service designed to ‘turbo charge’ and stimulate investment in early-stage clean tech companies. The Carbon Trust Entrepreneurs Fast Track provides a customised package of expert advice, research and development funding and networking opportunities to the leading UK’s low carbon technology start-ups. The service has already been welcomed by business leaders, including Sir James Dyson, The Federation of Small Business, the business angel community and the UK Government.

What support is available?

The Entrepreneurs Fast Track provides:

Advice through commercial and technical consultancy services up to the value of £70k; this can be fully-funded by Carbon Trust
Grants for research and development from £20k to £500k; these grants will only provide a proportion of the project costs and applicants should demonstrate the source of the remaining funds
Networking with investors and industry partners through Carbon Trust’s contacts.

How to apply
To apply ring their customer centre on 01865 885858 and mention that you are interested in finding out more about the Entrepreneurs Fast Track.

For further information on the fund and application process click here.

Key words: Carbon, entrepreneur