Soft Loans
Soft loans are similar to repayable grants. However, this does not necessarily mean they are interest free or even low interest. These loans are generally available to businesses that are unable to access loans from conventional sources (banks). They do not generally require security, although they may require some personal financial commitment from the business owners. Because the business risk profile is often high, the interest rate charged is often relatively high.
Below you will find information about some of the soft loans available.
CommercialiSE PoCKeT Fund
Funding collaborative work between the academic and business communities
GRIST (Great Ideas in Science and Technology)
0% loans for new business ideas connected to the Universities of Surrey, Kent and Brighton
Capitalise Business Support Loans
Loans of up to £25,000 for qualifying businesses in parts of Sussex and Kent
