Research and development grant

1. Introduction

Carmarthenshire County Council continue to be fully committed in supporting economic development and businesses throughout the county and as such have secured funding to deliver Carmarthenshire Research & Development Grant which is funded by the UK Government via the Local Growth Fund

The aim of the grant package is to strengthen local entrepreneurial activity and support Small and Medium Sized Enterprises (SMEs) at all stages of their development and progression to start, sustain and grow.

The Research and Development grant will support SMEs at early stages of development of innovative product, process and/or service within the business operation and/or sector, marketplace, etc.

The grant will support local SMEs and Inward investors to undertake product, process and /or development grow, prosper and be sustainable. 

The grant will be open for application between 11 May 2026 and 31 October 2026 or until the fund is fully allocated.

The guidance is still subject to change due to being a draft document currently