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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- Innovation
- Manufacturing
West Midlands
Made Smarter
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
£1.9 million digital adoption push to drive growth in West Midlands manufacturing and engineering SMEs and help them boost productivity.
Government funded
- Decarbonisation
West Midlands
Net Zero Business Pledge
Supporting organisations to demonstrate their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint and reaching net zero and providing access to expert advice and guidance on translating their pledge into action.
Government funded
- Employee Wellbeing
West Midlands
Thrive At Work
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
Support with creating a workplace that promotes employee health and wellbeing
Government funded
- Funding
West Midlands
West Midlands Business Grants Programme
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
Grants to increase productivity by improving business confidence, stimulating business activity, attracting investment, safeguarding existing and creating new jobs within local communities
Government funded
- Funding
- Innovation
West Midlands
Minerva Business Angels
Provided by Minerva
Practical advice and help for Tech/Innovative start ups to find the right funding and support
Government funded
- Innovation
- Circular Economy
Birmingham, Solihull
CEBAS Resource Efficiency Project
Provided by International Synergies
SMEs can achieve substantial cost savings and generate sales from new markets by attending resource matching workshops and training events
Government funded
- Decarbonisation
West Midlands
Biochar CleanTech Accelerator
Provided by Aston University
West Midlands companies are invited to join us to develop new low carbon products for growing markets
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
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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