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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- Export
Sandwell
International Trade Support
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
One-to-one international trade support and group workshops
Government funded
- Supply Chains
Sandwell
Social Value in Sandwell
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
Corporate social responsibility and winning contracts
Government funded
- Property
Sandwell
Sandwell Business Property
Provided by BGWM in Sandwell
Support finding, buying or renting commercial premises for your business
Government funded
- 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
- Funding
- Decarbonisation
West Midlands
West Midlands Net Zero Grants
Provided by West Midlands Combined Authority
The WMCA, alongside its Local Authority partners and HMG have allocated £15.5m of grant funding to be available to businesses within the WMCA area
Government funded
- Growth
- Management
West Midlands
Help To Grow: Management
Provided by GOV.uk
This practical course offers 1-1 support from a business mentor, peer learning sessions and help in developing a business growth plan
Part funded
- Growth
- Export
West Midlands
The UK Export Academy
Provided by Department for Business and Trade
The UK Export Academy gives businesses the knowledge and expertise to export
Government funded
- Growth
- Export
West Midlands
International Trade Advisers
Provided by Department for Business and Trade
Speak to an expert on International Trade in your area
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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