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Not all businesses are alike. Neither is the support they need.
That’s why we’ve handpicked a wide range of business support programmes, events, articles and practical resources to help you start, sustain and grow your business.
Explore our library of support below and find what you’re looking for.
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Peer Networks
Peer Networks is a peer-to-peer networking programme for SME leaders.
Inspiring Women Start Up Programme
Support for women in London to start their own business.
NatWest Business Builder
Learn how to take your idea or early-stage business to the next level.
Impact Accelerator
Support for impact-driven startups to take their business to the next level.
The Prince’s Trust Enterprise Programme
The Prince's Trust Enterprise Programme provides free start-up support to young people.
Start-ups in London Libraries
The SiLL project supports early-stage and aspiring entrepreneurs.
DigitalHealth.London
Support to develop and commercialise digital technologies in the NHS.
Engineering Construction Apprenticeships and Training
ECITB provides engineering training grants.
Cockpit Arts
Cockpit Arts is a business incubator for creative startups and small firms.
Edge of the Box Club
The Edge of the Box Club helps job seekers to start their own business.
Accelerator for Tech Startups
Accelerator in Shoreditch is for early-stage tech startups.
Business Support from Abi
ABi provides practical business support and consultancy services.
Accelerator Academy
Accelerator Academy prepares ambitious startups for growth.
Activate Startup Programme
The Activate Startup Programme is for early-stage companies with digital ideas.
The Future 20 Incubator Programme
Support for startups who are working to address global and local challenges.
Angel-led Crowdfunding from Angels Den
Angels Den is an angel-investment platform for SMEs looking for a minimum of £50,000.
Business Advice and Support in Barking
Business advice, mentoring and workshops to support businesses in Barking.
Bethnal Green Ventures Accelerator Programme
Support for early-stage founders to launch a tech for good venture.
Bad Credit Loans from Boost Capital
Boost Capital provides unsecured loans to firms that have a bad credit record.
BFI Film Fund
BFI is a cultural charity to champion and support film, television and moving image.
London Borough of Westminster
Advice, support and information for businesses in Westminster.
Climate-KIC Accelerator
Accelerator programme for climate-positive technology startups.
deK Business Growth Programme
Support for young businesses in London to develop and scale.
Enterprise Enfield
Enterprise Enfield supports local businesses to start-up and succeed.
Support from Enterprise Europe Network
Support for businesses to innovate and grow on an international scale.
Enterprise Steps
Free support for pre-start, startup and established businesses.
Entrepreneur First: Build Your Startup
Support for ambitious individuals to find a co-founder and start their business.
The Startup Accelerator
The Startup Accelerator works with startups to help them launch an idea.
Vouchers to Improve Data Management
Vouchers to help organisations improve their data management.
Finance Kitchen: Funding for the Food and Drink Sector
Finance Kitchen supports food and drink firms to access funding.
Founders Factory – Incubator
Founders Factory runs an incubator programme to help people with ideas become founders.
Geovation: Location and Property Accelerator
Accelerators for startups that want to create a business using location or property data.
London Borough of Barnet
Advice, support and information for businesses in Barnet.
London Borough of Bexley
Advice, support and information for businesses in Bexley.
London Borough of Brent
Advice, support and information for businesses in Brent.
London Borough of Bromley
Advice, support and information for businesses in Bromley.
London Borough of Camden
Advice, support and information for businesses in Camden.
London Borough of Croydon
Advice, support and information for businesses in Croydon.
London Borough of Enfield
Advice, support and information for businesses in Enfield.
London Borough of Hackney
Advice, support and information for businesses in Hackney.
London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
Advice, support and information for businesses in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Hatch: Programmes for Startups
Hatch runs programmes for startups that want to scale their impact.
Ignite – Support for Tech-enabled Startups
Ignite runs programmes to support technology-enabled start-ups.
Impacting Business by Design
Support for businesses to commercialise their design innovation activities.
Help for Recruiters
Jobcentre Plus offers practical recruitment support to employers.
New Enterprise Allowance
Support for people on certain benefits to start a business.
London Borough of Harrow
Advice, support and information for businesses in Harrow.
London Borough of Havering
Advice, support and information for businesses in Havering.
London Borough of Hillingdon
Advice, support and information for businesses in Hillingdon.
London Borough of Hounslow
Advice, support and information for businesses in Hounslow.
London Borough of Islington
Advice, support and information for businesses in Islington.
London Borough of Lambeth
Advice, support and information for businesses in Lambeth.
London Borough of Lewisham
Advice, support and information for businesses in Lewisham.
London Borough of Merton
Advice, support and information for businesses in Merton.
