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
- 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
- Growth
- Mentoring
West Midlands
The Productivity Collective
Provided by Be The Business
Surround yourself with those who understand the journey, learn from their experiences, and reach your goals faster.
Free
- Funding
West Midlands
FundingHero High Growth Fundraising Accelerator
12-week programme designed specifically for high growth potential businesses. It covers everything you need to know to successfully fundraise for scale with aspirations to one day exit.
Free
- Decarbonisation
- Supply Chains
West Midlands
Supply Chain Sustainability School
Advancing sustainability practices across the built environment industry
Free
- Growth
West Midlands
10,000 Small Businesses
Provided by Goldman Sachs
World class business education delivered in partnership with Aston University
Free
- Growth
West Midlands
business.connected
Provided by Enterprise Nation
Free digital training to grow your business
Free
- Intellectual Property
West Midlands
The Business Library (Patlibs)
Provided by Birmingham City Council
Free advice and guidance around Intellectual Property
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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