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Running and growing a business : Funding
Here's your guide to help you maintain and grow your business, with expert guidance and support.
Funding
There are many grant funding and support options to choose from if you’re an ambitious new business looking for backing.
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Local opportunities
The Development Bank of Wales
Providing sustainable, effective finance and bringing ambitions to life for people, businesses and communities in Wales and beyond.
National opportunities
Apply for a Start Up Loan
Apply for a government-backed Start Up Loan of £500 to £25,000 to start or grow your business.
Understanding your finance options
Use the British Business Bank’s finance finder to discover more about your finance options and target the right product for your business.
Use a venture capital scheme to raise money
Find out more about schemes to help companies grow by providing tax relief for their investors.
Find angel investor networks and investor advice
Contact the UK Business Angels Association to find the right investment support.
Finding Finance
Get matched with Community Development Finance Institutions who can support small businesses that struggle to access funding from banks or other traditional lenders.
Find a commercial finance broker
Business Finance helps you find a NACFB approved, FCA regulated commercial finance broker in your area who can work with you to find the finance you need to achieve your business ambitions.
Finance for growing your business
The Growth Guarantee Scheme offers a wide range of products for smaller businesses, supported by different accredited lenders.
Reduce your energy costs and cut carbon
Find ways to reduce your business’ environmental impact, while potentially saving on energy costs, building a positive reputation and attracting new customers and investors.
Research and development
Find funding, facilities and partnerships via the national research and funding body Innovate UK, and the Catapult network of late-stage R&D centres.
Horizon Europe: The world’s largest research and innovation programme
Apply for the world’s largest research and innovation programme to get the funding and connections you need to scale your business.
Apply for innovation funding
If you're a UK-based business or research organisation, you may be able to compete for government-backed funding.
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Get the finance to grow
A Start Up Loan has helped Doctor Seaweed to sell its products in major UK stores and expand internationally.
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