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Case study: Involution

Businesses who have been successful in receiving a grant include Involution, based in Leeds. Involution supplies workwear, clothing and branded merchandise to businessto-business clients. A PAPI grant helped them to purchase a direct-to-garment digital printer and conveyor dryer in order to expand their printed garment product range. Operations Director, Nathan Cookson, said; “The PAPI grant has been a true support to Involution. It has allowed the business to grow further, enhance customer service and recruit local talent. We are excited to see what innovation 2022 brings for Involution.”

Case study: The Distance

The Distance, based in York, are an app development company, creating cutting-edge apps and digital solutions for national and global enterprises. They were awarded a £20,000 PAPI grant to assist with the purchase of software which helped to create an innovative app framework solution. Director Anthony Main said; “PAPI provided a grant to help fund ‘The Core’ which has been featured in a variety of applications for clients including the NHS and EDF Energy. The benefits of the grant have been felt across the business, with an increase in turnover and new jobs created.”

Innovation workshops: no cost, huge impact

The team at PAPI also deliver high-impact, fully-funded innovation workshops for businesses looking to thrive and innovate. They comprise two days worth of business support, in two parts, from top business coaches as well as bespoke mentoring sessions with innovation and business growth expert, Dr Jo North. PAPI has delivered 16 workshop programmes to 120 businesses in Yorkshire so far, ranging from new start-ups to established businesses looking to reevaluate and re-energise their operations. The final PAPI workshop for businesses in the Leeds City Region will take place in June 2022 and for businesses in York and North Yorkshire, the final workshop will take place in October 2022. There is no charge to attend, but a short application form is required; the PAPI team is able to help with the application process, should you need assistance.

Find out more

For more information about grants or workshops, visit www.papi.org.uk, call 01904 328076 or email papi-project@york.ac.uk.

The PAPI project is part-funded by the European Regional Development Fund and delivered by the University of York, in partnership with The Northern Powerhouse.