Starting a business can be daunting. But you do not have to navigate it alone.
The West Yorkshire Business Growth Hub brings together free support, guidance, and resources that can help you find your way. We can also help you find programmes to help you build the skills, find the finance and meet the networks you need to build your business.
If you are starting a business in West Yorkshire, the Business Growth Hub is a free first point of contact. It brings together free resources, business grants and funding support, skills programmes and expert networks, so you can find everything you need in one place.
Whether you’re exploring an idea, getting ready to launch or looking for start-up funding, it can help you find the right support, wherever you are in your journey.
Local councils can help you get early advice, find workshops and make local connections. If your business is based in Bradford, Calderdale, Kirklees, Leeds or Wakefield, contact your local business support team.
If you're aged 18 to 30, the King's Trust can help you to explore self‑employment, build confidence and develop your business idea through workshops and mentoring.
If you're developing a business plan, testing your market or getting ready to trade, AD:VENTURE offers support including one-to-one business managers, workshops, mentoring and access to start-up finance and grants.
All businesses can get support from the Government's Business Growth Service, which offers free advice, practical guidance and mentoring.
Government‑backed loans of £500–£25,000 are available to help you start a business, with free mentoring included.
Enterprise Nation offers practical advice, events, peer support and trusted advisers to help you prepare to launch your business.
You can build the skills you need to launch your business with the Business and IP Centre. Get training courses and workshops on topics ranging from market research and intellectual property to British certification standards.
Innovation-led businesses can get support from Innovate UK Start‑up Connect. It offers funding, expert advice and links into the UK innovation ecosystem.
Engineering and technology start-ups can get specialist support programmes, grants and mentoring from the Royal Academy of Engineering's Enterprise Hub.
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The Business Growth Service, run by UK Government is on hand to help, providing access to expert guidance, tools and support for your business.
Tailored business support for ambitious new businesses based in West Yorkshire. Support includes a dedicated Business Manager and access to Growth Grants, business loans, webinars and more.
