Growth Platform, University of Liverpool Virtual Engineering Centre, Public Life and Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
A free programme supporting ten local entrepreneurs to build businesses that tackle real problems for people in the Liverpool City Region, with AI coaching, a business advisor, training and real-world testing. Open to people with a first-hand local problem and drive to tackle it.
Amount
Free programme
Deadline
Closes today
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
KQ CLICK is a business support network designed to help businesses connect, land, innovate, collaborate and knowledge share. All programmes are free of charge for businesses across the Liverpool City Region.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A support programme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic businesses and residents in Liverpool City Region, offering business support, employment and skills development, and leadership development.
Amount
£2.3m invested into the Race Equality Hub
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Support for businesses to understand their carbon footprint, access university expertise and facilities, and find funding for net zero and sustainability projects.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
MMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
A 10-year government programme delivering state-of-the-art facilities, business support, innovation support and training in life sciences for the Liverpool City Region.
Amount
Up to £55,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Fully funded Chartered Management Institute courses in management and strategic leadership for managers and leaders in scale-up potential SMEs across Liverpool City Region.
Amount
Fully funded
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A membership and funding programme for socially-trading organisations in Liverpool City Region, offering peer-to-peer support and money to help them grow.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
Fully-funded 4-week innovation support programme with 60 hours of strategy development, workshops, and 1-2-1 facilitation for SMEs to address business challenges.
Amount
Fully-funded
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Business scale-up programme offering one-to-one advice, AI solutions support and a 6-month premium programme for digital, creative, tech and tech-enabled businesses in the Liverpool City Region.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Local Authority, Growth Platform, Your Local Authority Business Support team
Expert advice, practical guidance and tailored support to help businesses start, run and grow, including connecting them with funding, workforce, market and growth information and programmes.
Deadline
Open all year
Area
Liverpool City RegionRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
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.
Amount
Self-employed: fully funded. Employed: free to the learner, employer covers the cost. Small businesses: £360 per employee. Large organisations: £1,080 per employee. Prices exclude VAT.
Area
Cheshire and Warrington, Cumbria, Lancashire, Liverpool City RegionRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
For all of North West England, or the whole North 7 schemes
Membership of a life science business network in the North of England, giving access to industry knowledge, expertise, business support and member introductions. Open to life science businesses based in the North of England.
Amount
£195 to £955
Deadline
Open all year
Area
The North of EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
Support for small and medium-sized manufacturing and engineering businesses in the North West to adopt industrial digital technologies, including expert guidance, match funding, digital interns and leadership training.
Amount
Up to £20,000
Deadline
Open all year
Area
North West EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
RTC North Ltd is a support provider that delivers publicly funded business support, expert advice and innovation programmes across the North of England, for start-ups, scale-ups, manufacturers and supply chains.
Area
The North of EnglandRating 8/10Local Landscape rating 8 out of 10
A funded programme for senior leaders and managers in SMEs, mixing online and face-to-face sessions on digital strategy, identifying priorities and where digital tools can help.
Amount
Described as funded; no amount stated.
Deadline
Next cohort: January 2027
Area
North West EnglandRating 7/10Local Landscape rating 7 out of 10
SThe SSE, School for Social Entrepreneurs, Social Enterprise UK
A free 12-month support programme for charities, social enterprises and community organisations preparing for social investment, with a choice of a Match Trading grant or a repayable grant.
Amount
Up to £24,000
Deadline
Closes 6 November 2026 at 12 noon (5 days)
Area
EnglandRating 9/10Local Landscape rating 9 out of 10