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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- Export
Birmingham, Solihull
The Birmingham and Solihull Export Support Programme
Provided by BGWM in Birmingham & Solihull
Grants of up to £6,000 for businesses looking to engage in new or enhanced export-readiness activity in overseas markets.
Government funded
- Innovation
- Sustainability
West Midlands
West Midlands Resource Reuse Network (WMRRN)
Provided by International Synergies
Supporting companies dealing with waste sand, metals and wastewater sludge to achieve cost and carbon savings, resource efficiency and job creation.
Government funded
- Growth
- Starting a business
West Midlands
Community Business Growth Hubs
Provided by Business Growth West Midlands
Community led project to overcome the barriers to success faced by ethnic minority businesses and entrepreneurs.
Government funded
- Decarbonisation
West Midlands
Biochar CleanTech Accelerator
Provided by Aston University
West Midlands companies are invited to join us to develop new low carbon products for growing markets
Government funded
- Export
West Midlands
Export Support Programme
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
Providing intensive, customised support to help West Midlands businesses thrive in global markets.
Government funded
- 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
- 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
- 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.
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