Question follow-through · 127450

Business: Finance

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether funding programmes are available to support inclusive founding teams in (a) technology, (b) creative industries, (c) green energy and (d) other high-growth sectors.

answeredDepartment for Business and Trade

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Department for Business and Trade
Tabled
15 Apr 2026
Target answer date
20 Apr 2026
Answer
20 Apr 2026 · 5 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, whether funding programmes are available to support inclusive founding teams in (a) technology, (b) creative industries, (c) green energy and (d) other high-growth sectors.

  2. 20 Apr 2026

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  3. 20 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    The Government provides a range of available funding programmes to support inclusive founding teams across high-growth sectors. For example, Innovate UK provides specialised funding through initiatives such as its £101 million Clean Growth Fund, and other...

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