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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- Funding
- Growth
West Midlands
Investment Readiness Programme
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
Guidance and support activities to enable growth in West Midlands based SMEs.
Government funded
- Funding
West Midlands
West Midlands Business Grants Programme
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
Increase business productivity with the support of a grant.
Government funded
- Funding
West Midlands
West Midlands Co-Investment Fund
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
This £25m fund aims to support SMEs that offer high-growth potential and the ability to help supercharge the regional economy.
Government funded
- Starting a business
- Funding
Sandwell
Finance for Sandwell Start Ups
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
Get help securing finance for your business, whether it’s a loan, equity or grant you need.
Government funded
- Funding
Coventry
Duplex Investment Fund
Provided by Coventry & Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust
A new way to help finance capital investments by Coventry businesses.
Government funded
- Funding
West Midlands
Business Growth Fund
Provided by BGF
Investment for businesses already turning over £2 million a year.
- Funding
- Innovation
West Midlands
Minerva Business Angels
Provided by Minerva
Practical advice and help for Tech/Innovative start ups to find the right funding and support.
Government funded
- Funding
- Starting a business
West Midlands
Start Up Loans
Provided by British Business Bank
Borrow up to £25,000 to start or grow your business.
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.