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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- Growth
- Funding
West Midlands
Business Growth Fund
Provided by BGF
Investor of equity capital in growing companies, backing entrepreneurs and innovators
- Growth
West Midlands
Natwest Accelerator
Provided by Natwest
Supports and empowers UK business owners to scale their businesses to the next level
Free
- Starting a Business
- Growth
West Midlands
NatWest Business Builder
Provided by Natwest
Digital and event-based learning, as well as a community of like-minded individuals, to help move businesses forward
Free
- Growth
- Mentoring
West Midlands
Barclays Eagle Labs
Provided by Barclays
Incubate, inspire and educate UK founders, startups and scaleups and help them to succeed and grow
Free
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Supply Chains
- Growth
Coventry
Coventry and Warwickshire Food and Drink Producers Network
Provided by Coventry City Council
The Network is aimed at connecting local food and drink producers and buyers across Coventry and Warwickshire who meet regularly to share issues, solutions, and opportunities
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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