Skip to main content

Your privacy settings

If you’re happy with the use of cookies by Business Growth West Midlands and our selected partners, click ‘Accept all cookies’. Or click ‘Manage cookies’ to learn more.

Manage Cookies

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.

Found {{ data.pagination.resultCount }} matching results

Advanced Propulsion centre uk logo
  • Manufacturing
  • Decarbonisation

West Midlands

Advanced Propulsion Centre

Provided by University of Warwick

Supports the automotive industry to accelerate its transition and develop the technology that will help deliver the vehicles needed to meet net-zero targets

Free

Bcc Logo (1)
  • Skills

Birmingham

Visitor Economy Digital Marketing Skills Enhancement Programme

Provided by Birmingham City Council

The programme fits the needs of Birmingham's diverse businesses, helping them to use digital tools to improve visitor experiences and stay strong in tough times

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

innovate uk logo
  • 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

aston university logo
  • Decarbonisation

West Midlands

Green Advantage - Skills Bootcamp in Sustainability

Provided by Aston University

Managing the sustainability transition for business leaders and professionals. 12 week 90% funded course for SMEs

Part funded

help to grow management essentials
  • Management
  • Growth

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

be the business logo
  • Growth

West Midlands

The Productivity Programme

Provided by Be The Business

Build the tools, energy and confidence you need to take your business to the next level. Get six months of personalised support with this programme for small businesses.

Free

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.

Not ready to apply for programmes?

Sign up for our email newsletter on business support opportunities like these, plus funding announcements, event invites and more.