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.

23grants available
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

23 grants found

open
Department for Business and Trade

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

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

SupportEast of EnglandRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
Central Bedfordshire Council

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

SupportEast of EnglandInvalid Date
All SectorsStartup Support
open
BridgeAI

BridgeAI

A programme providing funding and support for businesses in priority sectors to adopt AI technologies.

SupportUK WideRolling
AI & Data ScienceInnovation & R&D
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
The King's Trust

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.

Up to £30,000UK WideRolling
All SectorsStartup Support
open
Department for Business and Trade

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.

Up to £2.5 billionUK WideRolling
Transport & AutomotiveGrants & Funding
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
open
Department for Business and Trade

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

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

Individually assessedUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade (DBT), Innovate UK (IUK), and Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI)

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

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

Individually assessedUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

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.

Individually assessedUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceGrants & Funding
open
Department for Business and Trade

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

Guidance and trainingUK WideRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
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
2

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in East of England