Companies that engage in Research and Development (R&D) can benefit from enhanced growth, employment and export sales as a result of innovation. To incentivise companies (mostly SMEs) for their effort in technology-enabled innovation, National and European funding organisations have on offer a range of attractive schemes to promote engagement in R&D and innovation activities.

At Leyton, we use our extensive technical and financial R&D experience to help companies swiftly identify and secure the most suitable R&D grant funding available to them. Our specialised service greatly reduces the administrative burden on our clients; while our knowledge and experience in grant applications maximise the chances of success.

RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENTGRANTSENSURE THE BEST ACCESS TO FUNDING

In-depth knowledge of Public funding requirements International experience in grant application

and approval Unrivalled scientific, technological and

business expertise A streamlined client focused service

Our Added Value

R&D FUNDING OPPORTUNITIESNumerous grants are available, all with different selection criteria, and each application process can be rather time consuming. Therefore it is important to carefully identify, during the initial stages, the most appropriate grant to match the company’s vision, the size of the R&D project and its internal resources available. Our grant team is available to discuss any funding opportunity to maximise your chances of success. The main grants currently considered are:

Typical eligible expenditure that can attract grant support would include the following:

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Capital Salaries Travel & subsistence

Materials & consumablesTechnology acquisition /

patent costsOverheads (depending on individual funding rules)

SMART(TSB Funding)BioMedical Catalyst(TSB Funding) Regional Growth Funds(BIS)

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Eureka/Eurostars network ( Eureka! Secretariat)ERA-Net Projects (European Commission)Horizon 2020 (European Commission)

Collaborative R&D

STANDALONE PROJECT

COLLABORATIVE PROJECT

NATIONAL / REGIONAL

GRANT

EUROPEAN GRANT

Leyton is a leading consultancy dedicated to providing tailor-made cost optimisation solutions to its clients. In the UK, Leyton specialises in Research & Development (R&D) Tax Relief claims, R&D grant applications and HMRC R&D Audit support, as well as Patent Box and LLP Structures.

Based on solid experience and with the support of multidisciplinary tax, scientific and engineering teams, Leyton delivers professional servicesof the highest quality.

Horatio House – 77-85 Fulham Palace Road – London – W6 8JAPhone: +44 (0)207 043 2300 Further Information at www.leyton.com/uk

About Leyton

HOW LEYTON CAN HELPLeyton consultants have grant experience in a wide range of industry sectors and solid relationships with stakeholders within UK funding agencies. Our knowledge and experience encompasses formalisation of R&D collaboration agreements, project planning and budgeting in addition to consolidation of the marketing approach and business plan. This gives us exceptional insight into the process involved in successful grant submissions.

Our R&D Consultants will:

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OTHER SERVICES... R&D TAX RELIEF CLAIMS Leyton’s focus is to optimise our client’s claims, with minimal impact on their time and resources. Our process ensures all company

projects undergo a rigorous scientific assessment, financial calculations are in full compliance with the relevant tax legislation, and claims are fully substantiated with supporting documentation.

LLP STRUCTURES Leyton works with clients to achieve successful strategic restructuring arrangements. Our in-house capability enables us to offer the LLP model with no start-up costs and a transparent and constructive fee structure.

PATENT BOX REGIME Leyton will review your current IP holding structures and patenting strategies to ensure you maximise the benefits of electing into the Patent Box regime.

HMRC R&D AUDIT SUPPORT Leyton has solid experience in successfully supporting companies, both existing clients and new customers, through the HMRC Audit process.

For a private consultation to discuss your funding opportunities: Call our Grants team today - 0207 043 2300

Identify suitable funding streams

Professional advice on the company’s

business model and the project phasing

Streamlined process to ease data collection

Co-writing of the application

led by our team of specialist/experts-evaluators

Internal review process that maximises quality of

application writing

Assure a smooth handover of grant

submission to the grant issuing body