Business Growth West Midlands Programmes
West Midlands Combined Authority
What it funds
Regional business-support service for West Midlands SMEs with funded advice and periodic capital/revenue grant programmes (historically £2.5k-£100k waves) for growth, decarbonisation and digital projects.
Who can apply
SMEs registered and trading in the West Midlands Combined Authority area; individual programmes set match-funding and sector rules.
Key criteria
- SME (under 250 employees)
- Based in the West Midlands
How to apply
Register with Business Growth West Midlands; adviser assessment; application to live programmes.
Evidence you'll need
- Accounts
- Project plan and quotes
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