Could your business benefit from defence sector funding? Now might be the time to find out.
The Government has committed to raising defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027, and the MoD has set a target to spend £7.5bn a year with SMEs by 2028.
With the South West already one of the UK’s most significant defence clusters, the opportunities for Devon businesses are real and growing.
Watch this free briefing from Devon Chamber and Swoop about how you can access the growing funding opportunities available to businesses in or entering the defence supply chain.
Agenda
Welcome & Context (Devon Chamber)
- Overview of the regional defence landscape and opportunities
- Why SMEs in Devon are strategically positioned for growth
Swoop Finance Introduction
- How Swoop supports businesses as part of the Chamber member benefits
Main Session: Funding the Defence Supply Chain (Swoop Finance)
- The macro funding environment: trends and lender appetite
- Understanding supply chain tiers and where funding is most accessible
- Case studies of SMEs securing funding for bidding and delivery phases
- Due diligence requirements and key documentation
- When to involve funders in MOD or defence tenders
- Typical timelines, structures, and common lender expectations
Q&A
- Opportunity for attendees to ask direct questions
- Identification of further support needs
