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Local to Bradford 4 schemes

Open all yearMembership or network

CKMA manufacturer membership

CKMA

A membership for manufacturers offering factory visits, member meetings, representation with local authorities and the Mayoral Office for West Yorkshire, and a talent pipeline with local schools.

Amount
£135 per year (2026). Sponsor membership is a separate tier at £300 per year.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
West YorkshireLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

University of Bradford Core Entrepreneurship Programme

University of Bradford

Two-year programme giving entrepreneurs starting or running a new business or social enterprise a registered address, workspace, training, mentoring, networking and fundraising access. Open to home and international graduates who want to be based in Bradford.

Amount
Fees are £8,000 per year per entrepreneur, with a discount of £1,000 per year if paid upfront. Alternatively, the University of Bradford is willing to enter into an equity arrangement in lieu of fees.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
BradfordLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

Green Economy - Green tech sector support

Green Economy

Fully funded support from Green Economy to help green technology installers, suppliers and innovators in West Yorkshire develop products, enter new markets, raise their profile and increase sales.

Amount
Fully funded (no amount stated)
Deadline
Open all year
Area
West YorkshireLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
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Supply Chain West Yorkshire

Supply Chain North

Fully funded support to help businesses diversify and access regional, national and global supply chain opportunities, including workshops, networking, events, industry visits and sector-based Innovation Challenges.

Amount
Fully funded support (no monetary amount stated)
Area
West YorkshireLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10

For all of Yorkshire and the Humber, or the whole North 1 scheme

Open all yearMembership or network

Connect Yorkshire membership

Connect Yorkshire

A paid membership of a not-for-profit business growth community offering mentoring from Entrepreneurs in Residence, masterclasses, networking and funding access for Yorkshire businesses and entrepreneurs.

Amount
Tier 1: £550 + VAT annual, or £45 a month (£83 + VAT a month? see note). Tier 2: £650 + VAT annual, or £54 a month (£16 + VAT a month? see note). Tier 3: £1,100 + VAT annual, or £91 a month (£67 + VAT a month? see note).
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Yorkshire and the HumberLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10

National schemes 20 schemes

Open to businesses across England or the UK, including Bradford.

OpenGrantUK-wide

EIT Urban Mobility: SME Market Expansion Open Call 2027

EIT Urban Mobility

A Horizon Europe-funded open call for SMEs to scale and expand successful urban mobility solutions into new markets, supported by an end client. Each awarded SME receives a fixed lump sum grant.

Amount
Total estimated funding €600,000; around 10 projects; each awarded entity receives a fixed lump sum grant of EUR 60,000
Deadline
Closes 1 December 2026 at 4pm (30 days)
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
OpenGrantUK-wide

Music Export Growth Scheme

BPI, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade, Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS)

The scheme is targeted at artists that have achieved reasonable levels of commercial success in the UK and are now looking to break internationally.

Amount
£5,000 to £50,000
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2027 at midnight
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 10 out of 10
OpenGrantUK-wide

UK Global Screen Fund: International Distribution (P&A Support)

British Film Institute (BFI)

Non-recoupable grants to help UK films reach international cinema audiences through support for prints and advertising costs.

Amount
Up to £100,000
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2028 at midnight
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearGrantUK-wide

UK Global Screen Fund International Distribution Festival Launch Support

British Film Institute (BFI)

Non-recoupable grants for UK sales agents and producers to support festival launches of UK films, covering enhanced publicity, marketing and technical costs.

Amount
Up to £15,000
Deadline
Closes 31 March 2029 at midnight
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Go4Growth Programme

Go4Growth

A free, fully-funded programme providing tailored training, digital content, templates, events and 1:1 mentoring to help micro businesses, small businesses and VCSEs win public sector work and become Public Sector Supply Ready.

Amount
FREE to use
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearTool or resourceUK-wide

Business Builder

NatWest

A free set of advice, articles, lessons, toolkits, smart tools and training for business owners, from idea stage to growth. Users can go at their own pace.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Amazon Small Business Accelerator

Amazon

A suite of free-to-use online courses and videos on topics such as building a business online, growing sales and social media, for startups, entrepreneurs and small or medium-sized businesses.

Amount
Free to use; the page also mentions £25 (excl. VAT) per month plus selling fees for selling on Amazon
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programme

RISE Direct: Supply chain

RISE

RISE Direct is a support service for organisations in the retrofit supply chain. After a self-assessment, businesses are matched with a RISE Direct Support Manager who provides a tailored support plan on retrofit readiness, procurement routes, partnerships and training.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
Not statedLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Business & IP Centre

British Library, Business & IP Centre (British Library)

Free business support, workshops, one-to-one advice and business and IP information at the British Library and over 70 libraries across the UK, for people starting, running or growing a business.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

eBay for Change

eBay

Free programme for social enterprises to set up and grow on eBay.co.uk, with specialist training, marketing support, promos and discounts.

Amount
Free
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 9 out of 10
Open all yearGrantUK-wide

Space Technology

European Space Agency (ESA)

Zero-equity funding for companies to integrate space data and technology into commercial services, with ESA consultant support and access to partner networks.

Amount
From £48,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

CompeteFor contract service - UK

Delta Supply Chain

Free support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contracts

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Open all yearSupport programmeUK-wide

Help to Grow: Management Course

Small Business Charter, Northumbria University

A 12-week leadership development programme for senior leaders, business owners and managers of small and medium-sized businesses, covering leadership, innovation, digital adoption, marketing, employee engagement, operations and financial management.

Deadline
Open all year
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Check statusSupport programmeUK-wide

School for Social Entrepreneurs

School for Social Entrepreneurs

The School for Social Entrepreneurs supports people with purpose through practical learning, Match Trading grants and expert support, to build confidence, skills and connections for social enterprises.

Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Check statusSupport programmeUK-wide

Propel International

Health Innovation Yorkshire and Humber

An intensive programme for ambitious international healthtech companies looking to understand, navigate and access the UK healthcare market.

Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 7 out of 10
OpenGrantEngland-wide

Fisheries and Seafood Scheme

Marine Management Organisation

Defra grant scheme for projects in England that support the seafood sector, such as fishing vessels, shore-based facilities, aquaculture, processing, marketing and environmental work. Open to businesses and other eligible bodies directly engaged in the sector.

Amount
Up to £750,000
Area
EnglandLocal Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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Female Founder Fundamentals with Small Business Britain & Starling

Small Business Britain, Starling

A free six-week online programme for women starting or growing businesses, covering branding, finances and Making Tax Digital, AI for productivity, networking, growth and confidence.

Amount
Free
Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 6 out of 10
Check statusGrantUK-wide

PRS Foundation

PRS Foundation

PRS Foundation is a charitable funder of new music and talent development, having awarded more than £50m to over 9,000 new music projects since 2000.

Area
United KingdomLocal Landscape rating 4 out of 10
Check statusGrant

Meanwhile Uses Grant

Durham County Council

Funding via the Towns and Villages Programme as part of the Retail Hub, for temporary retail, hospitality or leisure use of vacant buildings, including temporary running costs such as rents, rates and utilities.

Area
Not stated in detail; the Retail Hub is part of Durham County Council's retail support.Local Landscape rating 3 out of 10

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We will email you when new funding appears for a business in Bradford, wanting to market itself and find customers.

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