Whether you are a new business starting out, an existing business looking to grow or would like to develop your workforce, there may be a suitable source of funding available to help.

Internationalisation Fund

The Internationalisation Fund is provided by the DIT and ERDF and offers Grants of between £1,000-£9,000, which provide between 40%-50% of the total cost towards a project. The fund can be used to support areas of investments which facilitate international business success. It is available to SME's which have an International high growth potential and in all England LEP areas, except Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, which have their own similar scheme.

The Prince’s Trust

The Prince's Trust Provides support including business training, key skills, confidence and motivation mentoring and financial assistance for people aged 13-30 years in the start up of their own business.

British Business Bank

A government-owned business development bank dedicated to making finance markets work better for smaller businesses. This may include: finance to start a business, grow to the next level, or stay ahead of the competition.

Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS)

The department brings together responsibilities for business, industrial strategy, science, innovation, energy, and climate change.

The Technology Strategy Board

The UK’s national innovation agency which aims to promote, support and invest in technology research and development.

Target 2030

Target 2030 offers free energy-saving support and grant funding for SME's across Gloucestershire, Swindon and Wiltshire. They offer a reimbursement of 30% of the total cost of installation of energy efficient improvements.