Business Finance Support

Government grants, publically backed finance and loans and funding for SMEs and startups.

This grant scheme offers match funding to businesses to invest in new technologies, machinery or fund premises growth. Grants of between £5,000 to £50,000 are designed to build business resilience.

For grants to take on an apprentice, together with some, or all, training costs.

Central Bedfordshire Council is working with the Food and Drink Forum to deliver funding for a range of services to food and drink manufacturers through the FEAST2 programme. This includes; grant funding, technical support and technical apprentices.

Find out if your business is eligible for any business reductions or reliefs.

The SEMLEP's Growth Hub are working proactively with a network of business support providers to connect you with specialist advice, assistance, and grants available to financially support your business develop and grow.

Midlands Engine Investment Fund aims to support fast-growth businesses looking to expand into new markets and boost productivity, supporting job creation.

The Start Up Loans programme, part of the British Business Bank, has lent money and provided mentoring support to aspiring business owners.

Better business finance provides impartial information and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow; whether the business is seeking finance, or starting out or exporting abroad.

The Construction Industry Training Board is the industry training board for the UK construction industry and can provide grants and funding.

The Transport Systems Catapult supports businesses of all sizes and maturity by providing a range of enabling services and support when raising funding.

Grants of up to £5,000 available to help businesses upgrade equipment that lead to reductions in energy use, waste or emissions.