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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.

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Enterprise For Success
  • 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

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  • Social Enterprise

West Midlands

West Midlands Social Economy Business Support programme

Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

Developing the business skills of Social Enterprises, Community Owned Businesses, Coops and Charity Trading Arms to help them grow and be more sustainable

Government funded

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  • Funding

West Midlands

ACTIVATE

Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority

A new skills and business programme empowering creative and cultural sector, including freelancers and small organisations in the West Midlands

Government funded

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  • 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

STEAMhouse Powered by Birmingham City Council
  • Innovation

Birmingham, Solihull

STEAMhouse Forward

Provided by STEAMhouse

Funded support for SME businesses in Birmingham and Solihull that to innovate, collaborate and grow

Government funded

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  • Decarbonisation
  • Supply Chains

Birmingham, Solihull

SSCBAS: Sustainable Supply Chain in Birmingham and Solihull

Provided by BGWM in Birmingham & Solihull

Supporting SMEs in the Birmingham City Council and Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council supply chains to decarbonise

Government funded

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  • 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

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  • Growth

West Midlands

Community Business Growth Hubs

Provided by Business Growth West Midlands

This community led project seeks to overcome the barriers to success faced by ethnic minority businesses, and provide targeted support to unlock their full growth potential

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.

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