Billion pound support package announced for innovative firms hit by COVID-19

The package includes a £500 million investment fund for high-growth companies impacted by the crisis, made up of funding from government and the private sector. SMEs focusing on research and development will also benefit from £750 million of grants and loans.

Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak, said the targeted and tailored help would ensure firms in some of the most dynamic sectors of the UK economy – ranging from tech to life sciences – are protected through the crisis so they can continue to develop innovative new products and help power UK growth.

The comprehensive package includes a new £500 million loan scheme for high-growth firms (Future Fund) and £750 million of targeted support for small and medium sized businesses focusing on research and development.

For more information on the support package click here