Unlocking innovation

Your expert navigators for every stage of your innovation journey

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What We Do

Financing groundbreaking projects can feel like navigating a mountain range. Success means careful planning, knowing the landscape, and determination. We combine collective decades of innovation funding experience to provide bespoke strategic guidance for your journey. From identifying funding streams, to composing applications, to establishing modern strategic frameworks: we clear the path to help you reach the Apogee.

Who we help

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Start-ups charting their course - consult with us to identify and capitalise on critical funding opportunities

 Scale-ups fuelling their ambition - get expert advice on optimised systems for expansion, and hands on support to make it happen

 Stand-outs pushing for new heights - integrate state-of-the-art business strategies to fund innovation, embed agility and avoid complacency

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Our Services

  • Innovation Consultancy

    30+ years of combined expertise. Hundreds of businesses helped.

    Our specialist team deliver second-to-none advice, tailored to your unique needs. From identifying ideal funding opportunities to designing bespoke development strategies. From right direction to robust roadmap. Our experts provide the insights ambitious businesses crave.

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    R&D Tax Relief

    Working with over 100 businesses and counting, Apogee act as an extension of your team to prepare R&D tax relief applications. We’re specialists in simplifying the R&D Tax Credit application process, saving you valuable time and helping you recover every eligible expense.

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    Innovation Grants

    Securing funding for innovative ideas through traditional means like equity financing or bank loans is challenging, especially in the current financial climate. We remove some of the frustrations often experienced when exploring how to finance your innovations by helping you to navigate the Innovate grant eligibility and application process.

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Your Complete Innovation Funding Partner

Innovation Funding cycle

Guiding you through Innovation at every stage of your journey

  • Unlocking R&D tax relief

    Unlocking R&D tax relief

  • Strategic innovation planning

    Strategic innovation planning

  • Identify grant opportunities

    Identify grant opportunities

  • Grant writing

    Grant writing

  • R&D project management

    R&D project management

  • I would 100% recommend Jack and his team. R&D claims are a minefield and have to be done right. With Jack and team guiding us, I am comfortable we’re following all the latest protocols.

    Ed Taylor

  • Jack and the team made light work of making a technical and sometimes seemingly complex and time demanding exercise a walk in the park! Apogee truly are experts within their field and I would happily recommend to anyone should they want a pain free R&D solution.

    Mr Edward Grimshaw

  • I cannot recommend Apogee Associates enough. Fast, accurate, helpful, excellent customer service. Great value. I've already sent two other founders in my network their way.

    Emma Clark

  • The team at Apogee have been amazing at not only successfully achieving a great R&D tax rebate for my company but they have also just supported me through an HMRC compliance check that I wouldn’t have had the first clue about where to start if it wasn’t for them!

    Alison Skidmore

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Insights

Insights
Avoid Rejection: How to Complete the Additional Information Form for R&D Tax Relief
Avoid Rejection: How to Complete the Additional Information Form for R&D Tax Relief

If your company is claiming R&D tax relief, there is a crucial step you cannot afford to overlook: the Additional Information Form (AIF). Yet many businesses are still uncertain about what the Additional Information Form involves. In this article, we explain its purpose, highlight how to avoid common mistakes for a compliant and smooth submission.

Why Handling R&D Tax Claims In-House Can Be Costly: The Case for Expert Support
Why Handling R&D Tax Claims In-House Can Be Costly: The Case for Expert Support

For many innovative businesses, R&D tax relief is a valuable source of funding, and getting it right is paramount. Yet, many founders believe they can manage their claims in-house without external support. After all, they know their business better than anyone, so why bring in a provider?

The Ideal Timeline for Innovation Grant Applications: When to Get Started
The Ideal Timeline for Innovation Grant Applications: When to Get Started

Applying for innovation grants such as Innovate UK Smart Grants can be a game-changer for businesses with high-growth potential ideas. However, timing is crucial. Many businesses miss out simply because they start the process too late, often resulting in applications that fail to compellingly address the eligibility criteria. In this guide, we’ll outline the ideal timeline for grant applications and explain why contacting a team of grant specialists like Apogee early on is crucial for success.

New Article by Jack Morgan Highlights the Crucial Role of Grant Funding for Tech Startups
New Article by Jack Morgan Highlights the Crucial Role of Grant Funding for Tech Startups

As the competition among tech startups intensifies, securing non-dilutive funding is more crucial than ever. Jack Morgan, co-founder of the funding provider Apogee Associates, experienced funding expert and BetaDen mentor, has published a compelling new article in collaboration with Worcestershire-based incubator.

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