Regional Grants

Business Grants in East of England

The East of England provides business funding through various county councils, LEPs, and innovation hubs. The region includes the globally significant Cambridge tech and life sciences cluster.

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From councils, growth hubs & national bodies

Cambridge and Peterborough

The Cambridge area is a global centre for tech and life sciences. The Combined Authority, Cambridge City Council, and various university-linked programmes provide significant funding opportunities.

Norfolk and Suffolk

Norfolk and Suffolk have their own business support through county councils and the New Anglia LEP. Sectors including energy, agritech, and tourism receive particular attention.

Essex and Hertfordshire

Essex and Hertfordshire councils provide business grants and support. The proximity to London means businesses can sometimes access capital-linked programmes as well.

East of England Business Grants

28 grants found

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Central Bedfordshire Council Start-up Support Programme

A programme offering grants, free 1-2-1 business advice and skills training to anyone thinking of starting a business in Central Bedfordshire.

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Startup Support
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Business advice, start-up services and business support - Essex

1:1 advice, signposting, start-up services, training and premises.

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Business Support
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ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom

Support and funding to commercialise space technology for UK‑registered companies, including new or existing companies less than 5 years old with a demonstrable space connection.

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Space & SatelliteGrants & Funding
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Enterprising Ashfield

Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business.

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Business Support
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Enterprise programme for young people - UK

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

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Startup Support
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DRIVE35 Funding Programme

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

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Transport & AutomotiveInnovation & R&D
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.

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Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

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Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
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Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.

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Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
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Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

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Professional ServicesBusiness Support
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AD:VENTURE

Provides free business development support and guidance.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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University of Wolverhampton

EnTRESS 2 – Environmental Technologies & Resource Efficiency Support Service

Supports SMEs with the adoption of environmental technologies and resource efficiency processes to improve business competitiveness.

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EnvironmentBusiness Support

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in East of England