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 START UP

 

Our Start Up Programme offers fully funded one-to-one business advice, skills training and grants to anyone thinking of starting a business in the Wiltshire Council local authority area.

Get Started

 

START UP

 

 

Our Start Up Programme offers fully funded one-to-one business advice, skills training and grants to anyone thinking of starting a business in the Wiltshire Council local authority area.

 

  

Get Started

 

 

 

Our Start Up Support Services offer a range of opportunities to help you turn your ideas into reality and start your business in the Wiltshire Council local authority area.

  • Speed Up Your Success
  • Learn Essential Skills
  • Start or Grow Your Business

All free to access

Browse Our Workshops

What's On Offer?

 

 

 💰 Grants  

Grant Funding from £1,500 - £20,000 

 

Got a capital project that needs funding? Our start up grants can support your business with the financial boost you need.

Whether you’re looking to invest in new equipment, technology, or other essential assets, our grants are designed to help.

If your business is in its early stages or hasn’t been around for more than 24 months, you could be eligible. We’re here to help you through the entire process, from business planning to making a strong case for your grant application.

 

Business Plan Template

We will email you the business plan template—your key tool for drafting a strong application. If you're applying for a grant, you'll need to use this template to ensure your application meets all the necessary criteria. Unsure where to begin? Don't worry! We offer business planning workshops that guide you through each section of the plan, step by step.

Free
Guidance Document
Apply For A Grant

 

Our Start Up Support Services offer a range of opportunities to help you turn your ideas into reality and grow your business in the Wiltshire Council local authority area.

 

  • Speed Up Your Success
  • Learn Essential Skills
  • Set Yourself Up For Success

 

All free to access

Browse Our Workshops

 

What's On Offer?

 

 

 💰 Grants  

 

Got a capital project that needs funding? Our start up grants can support your business with the financial boost you need.

Whether you’re looking to invest in new equipment, technology, or other essential assets, our grants are designed to help.

If your business is in its early stages or hasn’t been around for more than 24 months, you could be eligible. We’re here to help you through the entire process, from business planning to making a strong case for your grant application.

Upcoming Workshops

Browse All Workshops

 The

REFINERY

 Business Growth Course

Transform your potential into success with The Refinery Programme. Over eight weeks, this course will refine every aspect of your business through workshops, collaborative discussions, and personalised 1:1 coaching.

You'll tackle key challenges, explore opportunities, and develop a tailored growth strategy with practical exercises that make learning actionable.

By the end, you'll have a clear plan and the confidence to execute it, boosting both your business’s viability and profitability.

 

Learn More

The

REFINERY

 Business Growth Course

Transform your potential into success with The Refinery Programme. Over eight weeks, this course will refine every aspect of your business through workshops, collaborative discussions, and personalised 1:1 coaching.

You'll tackle key challenges, explore opportunities, and develop a tailored growth strategy with practical exercises that make learning actionable.

By the end, you'll have a clear plan and the confidence to execute it, boosting both your business’s viability and profitability.

Learn More

Ready To Shape Your Own Future? 

Fill out our expression of interest form below and a member of our team will be in contact. 

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Meet Our Delivery Partners:

The Future Smiths, University of Bath, and techSPARK

Our START UP programme is powered by a collaboration of exceptional partners dedicated to supporting businesses in Wiltshire. Each brings unique strengths to ensure you receive the highest standard of support and guidance throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

The Future Smiths: With extensive experience in business support in Wiltshire, The Future Smiths offer innovative approaches to our programmes. Their focus on practical solutions, strategic growth, and community fosters your confidence in achieving business success.

The University of Bath: Renowned for its excellence in research and education, the University of Bath provides unparalleled academic rigour and innovative insights tailored to your business needs.

techSPARK: As a not for profit tech community across the region, techSPARK celebrates and supports tech innovation. They connect businesses with transformative technologies for sustainable growth.

Together, our delivery team for START UP combines expertise, innovation, and passion to empower you with the skills and resources needed to thrive.

Meet Our Delivery Partners:

The Future Smiths, University of Bath, and techSPARK

Our START UP programme is powered by a collaboration of exceptional partners dedicated to supporting businesses in Wiltshire. Each brings unique strengths to ensure you receive the highest standard of support and guidance throughout your entrepreneurial journey.

 

 

This project is funded by Wiltshire Council and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is being delivered by The Future Smiths, University of Bath and techSPARK. 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is part of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and places, supporting local business, people and skills. You can read more about The UK Shared Prosperity Fund on the Gov.UK website.

Our Funders:

 

This project is funded by Wiltshire Council and the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and is being delivered by The Future Smiths, University of Bath and techSPARK. 

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is part of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK investing in communities and places, supporting local business, people and skills. You can read more about The UK Shared Prosperity Fund on the Gov.UK website.