Launch, grow, and scale your business with the South Midlands Growth Hub.
At the Growth Hub, our business advisers are experienced in helping businesses at all stages of development. As well as specific support programmes, we have a network of industry experts, useful resources and free events to help your business thrive.
Whether you have a query, require sector-specific support, or you’re simply looking for guidance about how to progress your business, our team is here to help you.
The best bit – it’s all free to you as we’re fully funded by the government
Our team of advisers are trained to industry accredited standards and have a wealth of knowledge and experience in supporting businesses. We make it our priority to understand the wider support landscape and have an extensive network of specialist partner organisations who are also on hand to provide support depending on the needs of your business.
Should you wish to discuss your current challenges or aspirations with one of our Business Advisers, please complete our contact form.
The Growth Hub has allocated £6.65 million of its Growing Places Fund to launch two new capital grant programmes, the Resilience and Innovation Fund and the Growing Innovation Fund.
The grant programmes are available to businesses based in Northamptonshire, Bedfordshire, Milton Keynes and Luton.
For more information about the grants, including eligibility and application processes, click here.
Explore our library of carefully collated business resources, from guidance on international trade to foundations for growth.
Our library is full of guidance, toolkits and training resources and finance opportunities for all stages of your business journey
Launched in June 2024, Hour with an Expert is a new and exclusive initiative bringing best-in-class support to business professionals.
It’s your opportunity to spend an hour with an expert from specific business area and uncover how you can improve your business
Our partnerships connect local and national investment and business support services.
Together with the six Local Authorities we provide tailored, confidential assistance to businesses looking to expand or locate into the South Midlands area.
The Lord Lieutenant Mentoring Programme is a unique programme for Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire businesses. his is a unique opportunity to tap into the extensive knowledge of Northamptonshire’s best and brightest business leaders.
You’ll learn, observe and receive support from leaders who’ve experienced and overcome the challenges your business may face, and have chartered their route to success.
We’ve created the South Midlands Net Zero Hub to help businesses identify the variety of local net zero support across the region.
Our aim is to provide all businesses with the correct support, guidance, resources and funding opportunities to transform our region’s carbon footprint for the better.
We run business skills workshops, webinars, information and networking events throughout the year to equip ambitious businesses, like yours, to grow successfully.
