Investment for Growth is a new grant which is funded by the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF), and delivered by the Investment Centre. The fund is available to SMEs in the North East of England who are planning to improve their business through investing in business development projects. The fund will provide grants of up to 40% of the total project value (restrictions apply), please check our **eligibility checklist** of further details. **How can Investment for Growth help your business?** It provides: \- A direct route to financial assistance to help you improve and grow your business. \- Access to an experienced business adviser, to support and guide you through the whole process. \- Investment for projects which will result in the safeguarding or creating of jobs. \- Assistance in finding the right service provider, through the **Service Provider Register**. **Will your business be eligible?** Please check our eligibility checklist to see if your business may be eligible for this fund. [Click here](http://www.investment4growth.co.uk/eligibility/) for more information. Please note, that if your business is not eligible for this fund, please contact us on 0191 426 6440 to find out how our other services can help your business grow. **I am interested in the fund, but do not have a project in mind** We have a team of experienced business advisers which can assist you in the identification of an eligible project for your business.
