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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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Warwick Manufacturing Group logo
  • Manufacturing
  • Innovation

West Midlands

WMG

Provided by University of Warwick

Helping SME manufacturers to enhance productivity and profitability by introducing new technologies and techniques.

Government funded

Coventry City Council Logo
  • Funding

Coventry

Coventry City Council Grants & Loans

Provided by Coventry City Council

Find out more about funding a business in Coventry, including access to grants.

Government funded

His Majesty's Government logo
  • Employer resources

West Midlands

The Disability Confident Scheme

Provided by GOV.uk

Supporting employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace.

Government funded

tech-hub logo
  • Innovation

West Midlands

Tech-Hub

Provided by Enterprise Nation

Free tool providing entrepreneurs with personalised recommendations on technology that can boost their business.

Free

Supertech WM logo
  • Starting a business

West Midlands

SuperTech Seeds Pre-Accelerator

Provided by SuperTech

£10k seed investment to launch your business idea.

Free

Coventry and Warwickshire Food and Drink Producers Network logo
  • Supply chains

Coventry

C&W Food & Drink Producers Network

Provided by Coventry City Council

Connecting local producers and buyers to share issues, solutions, and opportunities.

Government funded

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner logo
  • Employer resources

West Midlands

Second Chances Charter

Provided by West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner

A commitment to consider applications from people with a criminal record and help them get back on their feet.

Government funded

aston university logo
  • Decarbonisation
  • Skills

West Midlands

Green Advantage: Sustainability Leadership Programme

Provided by Aston University

12-week course, part funded for SMEs.

Part 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.