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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- Starting a business
Sandwell
Sandwell Start Up Hub
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
Whether you are looking to collaborate, or you’re a new entrepreneur seeking resources, we want the Sandwell Start-Up Hub to be your gateway to success.
Government funded
- Starting a business
Wolverhampton
Start Up Business Wolverhampton
Provided by BGWM in Wolverhampton
Training, support and networking for Wolverhampton entrepreneurs.
Government funded
- Starting a business
Birmingham, Solihull
Enterprise for Success
Provided by BGWM in Solihull
Empowering aspiring entrepreneurs and guide them through every crucial step of their business journey.
Government funded
- Starting a business
Sandwell
Sandwell Enterprise
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
Get ready to launch your business, or supercharge your start-up.
Government funded
- Social enterprise
- Starting a business
West Midlands
West Midlands Ownership Hub
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
Working to establish more co-operatives and employee-owned businesses as a way to enhance business performance and boost local economies.
Government funded
- Starting a business
- Funding
Sandwell
Finance for Sandwell Start Ups
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
Get help securing finance for your business, whether it’s a loan, equity or grant you need.
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
- Growth
- Starting a business
Wolverhampton
IGNITE
Provided by BGWM in Wolverhampton
Free bookable workspaces, resources and business support for entrepreneurs, start-ups and established SMEs.
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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