Apply for the TechX Clean Energy Accelerator

Are you a technology start-up with a game-changing idea?

Applications for the Net Zero Technology Centre’s award-winning TechX Clean Energy Accelerator are now open. The 15-week programme supports disruptive start-ups that have clear potential to accelerate the future of clean and affordable energy.

The programme will equip start-ups with the funding, tools, resources and training they need to evolve and grow, accelerating their path to commercialisation and beyond.

Successful applicants will receive up to £100,000. They will also be able to:

• Accelerate technology development
• Receive tuition and support from expert partners and mentors
• Become investor ready
• Shape their commercial strategy
• Grow their team
• Continue to scale up

Find out more and apply via the Net Zero Technology Centre website.

Apply for the Enterprise Nation Fund

Enterprise Nation has set up a fund to recognise small business owners whose work is driven by their values.

The competition categories are Entrepreneurial, Trusted and Community-led. There will be one winner for each category. Winners will receive:

• A £5,000 grant to fuel your business growth
  
• Monthly mentoring sessions for 12 months with an experienced entrepreneur
  
• A meeting with a dedicated TikTok Ads Specialist at TikTok's London office, where you'll create a tailored media plan
  
• A Dell Technologies XPS laptop, worth up to £1,000 (Model subject to availability)
  
• £500 credits to spend on VistaPrint.co.uk
  
• Santander Navigator 'Prepare' package, worth £1,800 of international growth support
• A 12-month Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps membership, worth £596

The competition closes for entries at 11.59pm on 14 September 2023.

Apply for the fund via the Enterprise Nation website.

Selling to the councils - register for the
South East Business Portal

The councils buy goods and services from a variety of contractors, ranging from someone who is self-employed to national organisations. To provide cost-effective services for our residents, the councils often operate a joint procurement process, and therefore award joint contracts.

Opportunities to supply your services or goods to the councils are often available, either direct or as a sub-contractor.

If you are interested in selling to the councils, you will need to register on the South East Business Portal. Please note that contracts for both councils can be located under 'South Oxfordshire District Council'.

A list of contracts shortly up for renewal can be found on the South Oxfordshire District Council website.

Further information can be found on our dedicated webpage.