Regional Grants

Business Grants in the West Midlands

The West Midlands offers strong business support through the West Midlands Combined Authority, local councils, and the regional Growth Hub. The region's automotive, advanced manufacturing, and professional services sectors are particular strengths.

26grants available
From councils, growth hubs & national bodies

West Midlands Combined Authority

WMCA runs business support programmes across the seven metropolitan districts. Their schemes support business growth, innovation, skills development, and the transition to net zero.

Birmingham Business Support

Birmingham City Council and partners provide various grant schemes for city businesses. Enterprise zones and the city's university partnerships create additional funding opportunities.

Wider Region Grants

Surrounding areas including Worcestershire, Warwickshire, Staffordshire, and Shropshire have their own grant programmes through local councils and the LEP structure.

West Midlands Business Grants

26 grants found

rolling

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.

VariesUK WideRolling
Space & SatelliteGrants & Funding
unknown

Enterprising Ashfield

Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business.

VariesUK WideRolling
Business Support
unknown

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.

VariesUK WideRolling
Startup Support
unknown

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.

VariesUK WideRolling
Transport & AutomotiveInnovation & R&D
unknown

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

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

VariesUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
unknown

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

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

VariesUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
rolling

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.

VariesUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
unknown

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

VariesUK WideRolling
Professional ServicesBusiness Support
rolling

AD:VENTURE

Provides free business development support and guidance.

VariesUK WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
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.

SupportUK WideRolling
EnvironmentBusiness Support
open
Department for Business and Trade

Business Growth Fund

Grant funding for business growth projects that lead to job creation.

Between £20,000 and £200,000UK WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
closed
Innovate UK

Expression of interest: Biomedical Catalyst Accelerator Provider Pool: late stage

UK registered organisations can apply to join an approved provider pool for the BMC Accelerator Programme. Providers may be called upon over a period of up to three years to support programme delivery, subject to specific themes and requirements.

Up to £500,000UK Wide4 Mar 2026
Life Sciences & HealthGrants & Funding

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in West Midlands