Isle of Wight SME Fund Now Open

Island farmers, growers, land-based businesses and rural SMEs looking to invest in their business may be able to access capital grant funding through the newly launched Isle of Wight SME Fund.

The fund is designed to support Isle of Wight SMEs with capital projects that help businesses grow, improve productivity, diversify income streams, adopt new technology, or invest in equipment and infrastructure.

Examples of potential rural projects could include:

• Farm diversification initiatives
• Processing, storage or packaging facilities
• Energy efficiency improvements
• New machinery or equipment
• Visitor economy and tourism infrastructure
• Farm retail developments
• Technology and innovation projects

Applicants should carefully review the full eligibility criteria and guidance before applying.

Find out more and download the application pack

Please note: Eligibility will depend on the fund requirements and the status of your business. We recommend checking the guidance documents in full before making an application.