10am – 3pm BST22 September 2026 Staffordshire Leek College - ST13 6DP If you are thinking about starting your own business, or recently taken the first step the Staffordshire Start-up Programme may help you to turn your idea into a viable business. Staffordshire Chambers of Commerce funded by Staffordshire County Council are offering a free one-day programme is designed for aspiring entrepreneurs and early-stage businesses across Staffordshire. It aims to give you practical g
Scale Up Staffordshire is a new programme designed to support ambitious SMEs that have been operating for three years or more and are Stoke on Trent and Staffordshire based — or preparing to relocate to Staffordshire or Stoke‑on‑Trent. The programme offers interest‑free loans (subject to status) to help businesses invest in key improvements that drive growth, productivity, and efficiency. Funding can be used for: Site development Energy efficiency upgrades Equipment purchases
Small businesses up to five years old are being urged to find out more about a support package provided through a Staffordshire County Council programme. Get Started and Grow offers FREE, fully-funded 1:1 support and advice. Pick the support that suits you: Expert accountancy & cash flow planning Legal advice to keep you compliant A professional website (up to 7 pages – FREE!) Branding & logo design that stands out Social media & digital marketing support tailored to your nee
Innovate UK Growth Catalyst - Investor Partnership Round 2 Applications close: 3 Feb 2026 Innovate UK Growth Catalyst is a programme designed to help growth-oriented start-ups from seed to Series A. This competition combines grant funding, aligned private investment and structured support services to help innovators progress through key growth milestones. This competition comprises a £100 million programme to support innovative companies in these fields: Advanced Manufactur
