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Business support programmes

Want to find out what free programmes you're eligible for?

Browse our top picks here - from funds to accelerators - or contact us for tailored advice on what's right for you.

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Connected Places Catapult logo
  • Growth
  • Innovation

West Midlands

Logistics and Distribution Cluster

Provided by Connected Places Catapult

Fostering growth and innovation within the logistics and distribution sector.

Government funded

Black Country Industrial Cluster logo
  • Innovation
  • Manufacturing

West Midlands

Industrial Cluster

Provided by BCIC

Helping manufacturers compete and thrive in a decarbonising world.

Government funded

West Midlands EV Cluster logo
  • Innovation
  • Manufacturing

West Midlands

Electric Vehicle and Battery Cluster

Provided by EV Cluster

Energising EV and battery storage innovation, talent and manufacturing.

Government funded

Midlands Aerospace Alliance logo
  • Growth
  • Innovation

West Midlands

Aerospace Cluster

Provided by Midlands Aerospace Alliance

Access market intelligence, industry experts and funding opportunities.

Government funded

Help To Grow. Management Course logo
  • Growth
  • Skills

West Midlands

Help To Grow: Management Course

Provided by GOV.uk

This practical course offers 1-1 support from a business mentor, peer learning sessions and help in developing a business growth plan.

Part funded

help to grow; management essentials logo
  • Growth
  • Skills

West Midlands

Help To Grow: Management Essentials

Provided by GOV.uk

Unlock your potential with this free, online course that explains the essential business concepts required for growth.

Government funded

Duplex Investment Fund logo
  • Funding

Coventry

Duplex Investment Fund

Provided by Coventry & Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust

A new way to help finance capital investments by Coventry businesses.

Government funded

Department for Business and Trade logo
  • Export

West Midlands

The UK Export Academy

Provided by Department for Business and Trade

Customisable learning journeys for established businesses wanting to start or expand export activities.

Government funded

FAQs

Programmes come in a number of different formats. Accelerators are usually a focused series of workshop-style sessions aimed at boosting growth in a particular area. Some are a series of events to equip you with specific knowledge and appropriate networking opportunities. Some give you access to funds. Most come with some element of coaching or mentoring from a relevant expert. All our designed to facilitate one or more aspects of business growth. We recommend businesses contact us for free advice on which programmes to choose.

Contact us. Let us know a little bit about your business, and your ambitions for growing it, and one of our Business Advisers will signpost you to the best programmes - and any funding - that you're eligible for.

Some are run and/or funded by Business Growth West Midlands. The rest are from various providers such as Local Authorities, Universities, banks, research institutes and not-for-profit organisations. With so much on offer it can be hard to navigate all the options and decide what's going to be the best investment of your time, so we recommend you contact us for free advice on which programmes to apply for.

No. There are hundreds of opportunities and they are always changing. We list key initiatives here to give you an idea of what's on offer, but recommend you contact us for free, comprehensive, up-to-date advice on the right opportunities for your business.