Business Support Programmes

• Innovation
• Manufacturing

West Midlands

AI Adoption Accelerator Programme

Provided by Tech WM

A free 12-week AI Adoption Accelerator, helping West Midlands manufacturers get up to speed

Government funded

• Innovation
• Funding

West Midlands

Launchpad: immersive & creative

Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

For SMEs growing their work activities in the immersive and creative industries cluster centred on Coventry and Warwickshire

Government funded

• Innovation
• Growth

West Midlands

Innovate UK Business Growth

Provided by Innovate UK

For established innovative small to medium sized business with great potential

Government funded

• Decarbonisation

West Midlands

Green Advantage - Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability

Provided by Aston University

Managing the sustainability transition for business leaders and professionals. 12 week 90% funded course for SMEs

Part funded

• Management
• Growth

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

• Productivity

West Midlands

The Productivity Programme

Provided by Be The Business

Build the tools, energy and confidence you need to take your business to the next level. Get six months of personalised support with this programme for small businesses.

Free

• Innovation

West Midlands

Contracts for Innovation

Provided by Innovate UK

A route to market for new ideas and technologies, a chance to work with the public sector as an early adopter of cutting-edge innovation, and a way to create and retain intellectual property

Government funded

• Funding

West Midlands

FundingHero High Growth Fundraising Accelerator

12-week programme designed specifically for high growth potential businesses. It covers everything you need to know to successfully fundraise for scale with aspirations to one day exit.

Free