Selective Finance for Investment in England (SFI)  

SFI is designed for businesses that are looking at the possibility of investing in an Assisted Area, but need financial help to go ahead. Assistance is also available to SMEs investing in Tier 3 areas - contact your local Regional Development Agency (RDA) for details. Delivery of the scheme in England is primarily through the RDAs. Business Links can act as an initial point of contact and as advisers to applicants in some cases.  

Enter the postcode of your proposed investment location for an indication of whether it is an Assisted Area. This is a guide only. Enter postcode

Industrial Development Act Annual Report (2004/05) (pdf, 364KB)

What is SFI?

SFI is discretionary and normally takes the form of a grant or occasionally a loan. All projects must meet the scheme criteria and in each case the amount and terms of assistance will be negotiated as the minimum necessary for the proposed project to go ahead. There is a minimum threshold for applications of £10,000 grant.

For full details on Regional Investment download the guide (pdf, 693KB)

View a summary table to see how the DTI's Business support solutions are applicable to your business (pdf, 38KB) .

Search the Business Support Directory for grants and business support from other providers as well as the DTI

For further practical help and advice for small business visit Business Link