As of 1 November 2026, 292 schemes are open to businesses in Blackpool; 8 of them are only for Blackpool or Lancashire. Updated 1 Nov 2026.
In October 2026, no scheme only for Blackpool or Lancashire opened or closed.
What opened and closed across the North West this monthTalk to someone in Blackpool
Schemes for Blackpool alone, not for the whole of Lancashire.
The Small Business Academy
Gives Blackpool businesses access to start up and scaleup growth specialists, who match businesses with an experienced growth advisor. For those starting a business or aiming to scale.
Open to businesses anywhere in Lancashire, Blackpool included.
Chamber Low Carbon provides a range of 1-2-1 business support services specialising in energy, resource and water efficiency.
River Capital
Debt finance from £25,000 to £100,000 for new or growing businesses in the North West.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
One-to-one support for Lancashire businesses to reduce energy bills, carbon footprint and improve efficiency through energy audits, carbon footprint analysis and sustainability mentoring.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
In-depth support for Lancashire businesses to integrate energy and sustainability management, including training, ISO standards guidance and environmental auditing.
Boost Business Lancashire, 3D360 Printer
Free or subsidised online and in-person training in advanced manufacturing topics such as 3D printing, robotics and AI, for employed, self-employed and other learners in Lancashire.
Chamber Low Carbon - Lancashire
Events for Lancashire businesses to learn about low carbon renewable energy options, technology choices and implementation strategies.
Lancashire County Council
A programme to help individuals set up and grow small, independent businesses delivering personalised care and support services in their local communities, with guidance, networking and signposting to resources.
RedCAT Ventures, East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce
A pathway of technical business consultancy, financial and R&D support to help accelerate the commercialisation of low-carbon technologies, bringing together innovators and investors.
Boost Business Lancashire, Science and Technology Facilities Council
A guide to public sector tender opportunities, pointing businesses to Contracts Finder for Government contracts over £12,000 and to The Chest and Lancashire County Council for Lancashire-specific contracts.
Local services that help businesses in Blackpool. Each number is from the organisation's own website.
Boost Business Lancashire (Lancashire's Business Growth Hub)
Helpdesk guiding Lancashire businesses to support, from start-up and finance to marketing and leadership.
Blackpool Growth Business Academy (Blackpool Council, Blackpool Unlimited)
Fully funded mentoring, workshops and growth support for eligible Blackpool start-ups and growing businesses.
Your chamber of commerce: North & Western Lancashire Chamber of Commerce (01772 653 000)
For the whole region or the North, Blackpool included. The soonest to close first.
Support programme · Open all year
Investment · Open all year
Loan · Open all year
Loan · Open all year
Support programme · Open all year
Loan · Open all year
Support programme · Open all year
Membership or network · Open all year
Loan · Open all year
Loan · Open all year
Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Blackpool.
Open to businesses in Blackpool, local and national, soonest first.
What it does, how long it has been going, how many people work there, what it needs help with and what it is looking for: the best matches in Blackpool come first.
In-person events in the next 30 days in Blackpool, then within about five miles of it. 58 online events are open to anyone.
No in-person events found in or near Blackpool in the next 30 days.
Coworking spaces, incubators and workspaces a business can use, and venues to hire for a meeting, training day or event, each from its own website. Those with a known address are dots on the map below.
Managed offices · Blackpool
Private offices, meeting rooms, event space and catering
Workspace · Blackpool · Day pass £23.00 (incl. VAT); half day pass £14.00 (incl. VAT); weekly pass £92.00 (incl. VAT)
Private offices, dedicated desks, hot desks, meeting rooms, training rooms and catering
Managed offices · Blackpool · The Lido: 20 people boardroom or classroom, 40 theatre.
Private offices, meeting rooms, event space and catering
Event venue · Blackpool
Meeting rooms and catering
Event venue · Blackpool · Spaces for 20 to 2,000 guests
Meeting rooms, training rooms, a conference hall, a theatre or auditorium, event space, outdoor space, catering and exhibition space
Event venue · Blackpool · Ballroom: up to 3000 standing or 2000 seated. The Fifth Floor: 750 standing or 500 seated.
Meeting rooms, training rooms, a conference hall, event space and catering
Conference centre · Blackpool · From 50 to 7,000 delegates across its 10 venues
Meeting rooms, a conference hall, a theatre or auditorium, exhibition space, event space and catering
No business in Blackpool has listed itself yet. Is yours here? List it, free: we read your website to say what you do and put you on the map.
Groups and memberships a business here can join, then the networks and chambers based here.
Councils first, then the organisations with the most schemes open here.
Local Landscape gathers these details automatically from public web pages, and only some have been checked by a person, so check them with the organisation before you apply. Part of Lancashire. Show open funding for Blackpool on your website. Every area