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.

21grants 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

21 grants found

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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
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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
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ESA

ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom

A programme providing support and funding for businesses to commercialise space technology.

Up to ~£50,000 and supportUK Wide27 Mar 2026
Space & SatelliteInnovation & R&D
open
Office for Zero Emission Vehicles

Workplace Charging Scheme

Grant to provide support towards the costs of the purchase, installation and infrastructure of electric vehicle chargepoints at eligible places of work.

Up to £350UK Wide31 Mar 2026
Green & Sustainability
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in West Midlands