Regional Grants

Business Grants in South East England

The South East offers business funding through various county councils, LEPs, and enterprise zones. The region has particular strengths in technology, life sciences, and professional services.

24grants available
From councils, growth hubs & national bodies

Thames Valley and Oxfordshire

The Thames Valley and Oxfordshire are home to significant tech and life sciences clusters. Oxford's universities create innovation funding opportunities, while various council schemes support SME growth.

Sussex and Brighton

Brighton and Hove plus the wider Sussex area has strong creative and digital sectors. Local councils and the Coast to Capital LEP provide business support and grant funding.

Kent and Surrey

Kent and Surrey councils offer business support including grants for SMEs and specific sectors. Enterprise zones in Kent provide additional incentives for certain business types.

South East Business Grants

24 grants found

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Adur and Worthing Councils

Business Support Programme - Adur and Worthing

Support service for businesses in the districts of Adur and Worthing with free events, online learning, networking and mentoring programmes.

Between £1,000 and £3,000 and/or supportSouth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
West Berkshire Council

Business support - West Berkshire

Planning, marketing strategy, investment and general guidance for businesses in or looking to relocate to West Berkshire.

SupportSouth EastRolling
All SectorsBusiness Support
open
Elmbridge Borough Council

Business Boost Grants - Elmbridge

Grants for projects that help the Elmbridge economy.

Up to £1,500South EastRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in South East