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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- Social enterprise
- Growth
West Midlands
West Midlands Social Economy Business Support programme
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
Helping new and existing social enterprises to launch, grow and thrive.
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
- Supply chains
Birmingham, Solihull
Get Ready to Supply
Provided by Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce
Helping SMEs in East Birmingham and North Solihull to access new contracting opportunities with larger organisations across the region.
Government funded
- Decarbonisation
- Supply chains
Birmingham, Solihull
SSCBAS
Provided by BGWM in Birmingham & Solihull
Sustainable supply chain programme helping Birmingham and Solihull businesses to decarbonise.
Government funded
- Export
Birmingham, Solihull
The Birmingham and Solihull Export Support Programme
Provided by BGWM in Birmingham & Solihull
Grants of up to £6,000 for businesses looking to engage in new or enhanced export-readiness activity in overseas markets.
Government funded
- Export
Sandwell
International Trade Support
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
One-to-one international trade support and group workshops.
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
- Supply chains
Sandwell
Social Value in Sandwell
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
Corporate social responsibility and winning contracts.
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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