27 February, 2019 in Industry News

InvestNI Brexit Preparation Grant

Invest NI have launched a 'Brexit Preparation Grant' - a specific product that provides financial assistance to Invest NI customers to prepare for the changes and challenges presented by Brexit.

Invest NI have announced that the Brexit preparation grant can be used to:

  • strengthen operational capability
  • help develop contingency plans to mitigate the impact of Brexit
  • assess Brexit-related risks that could impact on your business such as
    • supply chains and procurement
    • customs
    • tariffs & taxation
    • export market opportunities
    • access to skills & labour
    • contractual arrangements
    • transport & logistics

The grant is only available to existing InvestNI customers and will offer Invest NI customers financial support up to a maximum of £50,000 at a rate of up to 50%, to plan for the post-Brexit environment.

Eligible support includes:

  • Grant assistance up to 50% of one year's salary, to a maximum of £20,000 to engage new or re-deploy an existing member of staff in a Brexit preparation project
  • Assistance up to £10,000 for a maximum period of 12 months, for office rental located outside the UK, for market research purposes
  • Up to a maximum of £25,000 for specialist consultancy fees for Brexit-related activities

To find out more visit InvestNI or talk to our team.

 

 

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