Ideabean Software Technology which provides specialist IT support services was awarded a Keighley CLLD Grant.

The Keighley tech company offering website development, digital marketing to bespoke and customised IT solutions has been granted £4,952 towards new office equipment allowing it to expand its operations.

Sathish Babu, Director of Ideabean Software Technology, said: “We are a quickly growing firm and needed office equipment to cater for our expanding operations. Ravinder Panesar, Digital Enterprise Adviser from Invest in Bradford made us aware of the funding and supported us throughout the application process. It was a straightforward to apply and the decision came through quickly. It is an extremely helpful initiative that hugely benefits a small businesses like ours.”

Councillor Alex Ross-Shaw, Portfolio Holder for Regeneration, Planning and Transport, said: “It’s great to see that Keighley small businesses are already seeing the positive impact of the funding”.