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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- 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
- 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
- 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
- Innovation
West Midlands
Tech-Hub
Provided by Enterprise Nation
Free tool providing entrepreneurs with personalised recommendations on technology that can boost their business.
Free
- Starting a business
West Midlands
SuperTech Seeds Pre-Accelerator
Provided by SuperTech
£10k seed investment to launch your business idea.
Free
- 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
- 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
- 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.