Start Up Grants Birmingham
Start Up Grant for:
- start-up small businesses 1-249 employees based in the following regions
- grants of £2,500 to £7,500 are available for Birmingham Cannock Chase and Solihull based businesses
About this grant
For new businesses in:
- Birmingham
- Solihull
- Cannock Chase
Grant funds can be used for:
- expanding and growing existing businesses
- inward investment
- developing new markets opportunities
- innovation, including new product development
- capital investment
- an increase in the productive capacity of new and existing premises through new property builds, refurbishment and extensions
- digital projects
Grant Application tips
It pays to be prepared when you apply for a business grant as you may only get one shot! So make it your best.
- Read the objectives of the grant
- Ensure your objectives align with above
- Show you have match funding in place [options below]
- Clearly explain what your business does - do not use jargon. Grant administrators are generalists not specialists
- You will only get one shot - please read below to prepare. Many grants are over subscribed, have everything in place before applying to improve your chances. We have selected partners below as they are efficient and will get things moving in a timely way
You may also need these:
Tide Business Banking
You will need an active business bank account for the grant to be paid into.
123 Grants has teamed up with Tide, includes a £50 cashback. Most accounts opened in minutes!
Start Up Loan - Government Backed
For businesses less than 3 years old
Borrow up to £25,000
Pay back over 5 years
All types of businesses. Includes free mentoring & help with your business plan.
New Business Registration
All the paperwork done for you
Free of charge.
Fast service
Low cost accountant
Get 40% off accountancy services for new businesses - first 3 months
From £24.50 per month - sole trader
From £54.50 per month - limited company
Free book keeping software
Funding
For all types of established, trading business [not suitable for pre-starts ups, not yet trading]
Borrow from £1000 to £15M
120 lenders, one simple form, application support included
website Design
Get your business noticed, generate leads, build your brand. Google friendly, social media and marketing strategy help too
External link to Birmingham start up business grant. Bookmark this page in case you need to return for the tips.