Business Innovation & Funding

Business innovation should be an accessible goal for organisations of all sizes and does not always have to revolve around technology.

There are many ways in which businesses can think creatively about how they adapt to the rapidly evolving needs and tastes of their audience.

However, businesses are often restricted by a lack of finance, resources, time or know-how to get ideas off the ground. Plus, unpredictable world events can make it difficult for businesses to think about business innovation.

Our growth managers can work with you to refine your plans and, with strong links to partner organisations and educational establishments, help you find a route through any barriers that you may be facing.

In addition, we can provide innovation advice to organisations that are looking to relocate to York and North Yorkshire. Whether you are a foreign-owned or UK business looking to expand, relocate or invest, Invest in York & North Yorkshire can help.

We can help with:

• Cultural barriers
  Challenges with cross-cultural communication, especially for businesses looking to expand into international markets.

• Structural barriers
  Tackling natural or tactical barriers that arise preventing new entry into your market.

• Financial Barriers
  Wanting to make change but lacking the funds to accomplish these goals

• Business communication 
  Improving internal and external practices and reducing errors by sharing information in the right way.