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
West Midlands
Contracts for Innovation
Provided by Innovate UK
A route to market for new ideas and technologies, a chance to work with the public sector as an early adopter of cutting-edge innovation, and a way to create and retain intellectual property
Government funded
- Manufacturing
- Decarbonisation
West Midlands
WMG
Provided by University of Warwick
Helping SME manufacturers to enhance productivity and profitability by introducing new technologies and techniques. Expertise, guidance and equipment to make your life easier
Government funded
- Starting a Business
- Social Enterprise
West Midlands
West Midlands Ownership Hub
Provided by Aston University
Working to establish more worker co-operatives and employee-owned businesses, as a way to enhance business performance, boost local economies and empower people in their working lives
Free
- Corporate Social Responsibility
West Midlands
The Disability Confident Scheme
Provided by GOV.uk
Supporting employers to make the most of the talents disabled people can bring to your workplace
Government funded
- Innovation
West Midlands
Tech-Hub
Provided by Enterprise Nation
A free diagnostic tool that provides entrepreneurs with personalised recommendations on technology that can help boost their businesses.
Free
- Starting a Business
West Midlands
SuperTech Seeds Pre-Accelerator
Provided by SuperTech
Are you sitting on an amazing business idea unable to launch because the technology costs are prohibitive?
Free
- Innovation
- Circular Economy
West Midlands
West Midlands Resource Reuse Network (WMRRN)
Provided by International Synergies
Supporting companies dealing with waste sand, metals and wastewater sludge to achieve cost and carbon savings, resource efficiency and job creation
Government funded
- Corporate Social Responsibility
West Midlands
Second Chances Charter
Provided by West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner
A commitment that your organisation will make to consider applications from people with a criminal record and help them get back on their feet
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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