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Business support programmes

There are currently over 100 free or fully funded support programmes available for businesses in the West Midlands, from investment readiness to decarbonisation. Browse our top picks below or contact us for tailored advice on what's right for you.

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  • Innovation

West Midlands

Innovation Hubs

Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

The Innovation Hubs provide a range of services to drive business growth through technology adoption

Government funded

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  • Innovation
  • Manufacturing

West Midlands

Made Smarter

Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

£1.9 million digital adoption push to drive growth in West Midlands manufacturing and engineering SMEs and help them boost productivity.

Government funded

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  • 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

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  • Innovation
  • Circular Economy

Birmingham, Solihull

CEBAS Resource Efficiency Project

Provided by International Synergies

SMEs can achieve substantial cost savings and generate sales from new markets by attending resource matching workshops and training events

Government funded

STEAMhouse Powered by Birmingham City Council
  • Innovation

Birmingham, Solihull

STEAMhouse Forward

Provided by STEAMhouse

Funded support for SME businesses in Birmingham and Solihull that to innovate, collaborate and grow

Government funded

AI Adoption Accelerator
  • 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

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  • 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

Innovate UK Business Connect
  • 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

Not sure what you're eligible for?

Contact us and be put in touch with a Business Adviser who can help you navigate all the available opportunities and find the right programme to accelerate your business.

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