A new government strategy offers up to £5,000 to help SMEs and innovative businesses protect and commercialise their IP in an attempt to support a post-pandemic recovery. The IP Access grants can be used to cover a number of costs including professional fees for IP services and the management of IP assets enabling businesses to develop and grow securely.
This scheme is an extension of the UK IPO IP Audits Plus programme and was highlighted by the government in its innovation strategy outlined here: