Neath Port Talbot Innov8 Scheme

The scheme aims to provide a range of support and advice to people over 18 years old on starting, developing and growing a business in Neath Port Talbot.

Support is available to help with the following:

• Access to start-up workshops and courses designed to provide practical business skills training.
• Identifying appropriate funding and support.
• Information on business premises.
• A Start Up Information Pack tailored to business needs.
• Referral to practical workshops, seminars and support, ie bookkeeping, customer care skills, winning new business etc, once trading.
• Ongoing support as the business develops.

The programme provides grant support to cover up to 50% of eligible start up costs up to a maximum of £1,000.

The grant assistance provided by the scheme can be used for all capital costs (with the exclusion of vehicles) as well as pre-start costs such as stock, overheads and marketing.

Assistance is available to people over 18 years old who are setting up a business in Neath Port Talbot. Applicants are also required to successfully complete a recognised start up course.