Inside UMi
New cancer-preventing treatment receives £500,000 investment with help from UMi
Lant Medical has secured £500,000 investment from Innovate UK, the UK’s innovation agency, and two angel investors from the Northern Investor Hub to design a clinical trial for a promising new non-antibiotic treatment, designed to eradicate cancer-causing Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori).
UMi urges Tees Valley SMEs to secure investment support before deadline
Tees Valley based SMEs with ambitions to grow are being invited to join a fully funded programme aimed at supporting business owners with access to finance
UMi's leading North East innovation event returns to drive business growth
After a year’s hiatus, VentureFest, the North East’s premier innovation event, is back and ready to empower businesses across the region.
UMi launches new one-stop shop simplifies access to funding for UK businesses
An innovative new service designed to help UK business owners navigate the funding landscape in an increasingly challenging climate has been unveiled by specialist providers of business support, finance and funding, UMi.
UMi Supports Life-Changing Family Services in Seaham
The Feel Good Families project, led by the Feel Good Factory CIC, received a £5,000 grant from UMi Community Fund to develop innovative and accessible services for families in Seaham.
UMi secures FCA approval as Appointed Representative
UMi is thrilled to announce its successful accreditation as a Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) Appointed Representative, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing work to make it easier for businesses to access the best business grants, finance and investment.
UMi announced as Fund Advisors to support North Wales green energy
The delivery of funding, which will support green energy projects across North Wales, is now a step closer given the appointment of two experienced Fund Advisors. Ambition North Wales has appointed WCVA and UMi.
Funding for SMEs is out there, but accessing it can be tricky
SMEs needn’t be detectives when it comes to finding the right funding. With multiple funding avenues and advice channels available to business leaders, it can often be difficult for SMEs to determine the best funding option for them.