Boost your start-up with support from our grant funding. The Enterprising Worcestershire Grant Fund offers grants from £1,000 up to a maximum of £15,000. 

The grants are match funded and will provide 40% of the total cost of a project meaning 60% is to be funded by the SME. The business must be located in Worcestershire and trading for less than 36 months at the point of application. There are a limited number of grants left.

More information about Enterprising Worcestershire Start-Up Grant 

Two-day course proving young entrepreneurs the skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business. Whether you have a fantastic business idea, would like to set up a side hustle or fancy becoming a freelancer. The EnRich programme is here to help you unleash your potential. The final course takes place on 6 and 7 March.

More information about the EnRich Programme 

A five-day course suitable for all aspiring entrepreneurs considering starting a business. The support is available to anyone, whether their business idea is B2B or B2C. The course promises to deliver engaging, informative, and interactive information and will cover a wide range of topics from sales and marketing through to pitching an idea.  Upon completion of the course, individuals can also access up to 2 hours of additional 1:1 support.

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12 hours of free support to give B2B businesses in Worcestershire the guidance needed to take you to the next level. You must be an SME business located in Worcestershire and have been trading for less than five years. Places on this programme are fully allocated and a waiting list is now open.

More information about Early-Stage business coaching

Unique start-up business support programme designed to help Worcestershire high growth SMEs accelerate toward success. Support is aimed at those with the potential to create high growth/high value businesses, seeking to support the more informed start-up with a strong concept/value proposition.

This programme is now closed to new applications. Please contact ew@worcestershire.gov.uk for details of other support that is currently available. Thank you.

The innovative mentoring project matches local business owners with volunteer mentors. To be eligible to apply, your business must be situated in and trading from Worcestershire, your business can be either B2B or B2C.

More information about the Business Mentoring Scheme