Minister reinforces commitment to innovation

Monday, 20 June 2016 00:00

£50 million of taxpayers’ money will be put up for grabs next week.

The Enterprise Development Scheme is being unveiled at the International Festival of Business which is taking place in Liverpool.

Operated by the Department of Economic Development it will be used to help people who want to start new businesses on the Isle of Man:

The department says it’s reinforcing its commitment to driving business and innovation – Minister Laurence Skelly says for that to happen the right ‘economic infrastructure’ must be in place:

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