Business Growth
Funding, networks, and expert support to help you scale, reach new markets, and achieve sustainable growth.
Scale Up Institute
The ScaleUp Institute is your secret weapon for taking your business to the next level. This not-for-profit exists to help ambitious founders like you break through growth barriers — whether that’…
Be the Business
Be the Business helps founders become better leaders through structured mentoring, workshops, and digital tools. Their focus is on unlocking productivity and performance for growing SMEs, with no-non…
British Library Business & IP Centre (BIPC)
BIPCs offer a treasure trove of free resources to help you make informed decisions. With locations across the UK, they’re ideal for startups and growth businesses needing IP advice, deep market ins…
MentorSME
MentorSME is a national gateway to business mentoring, matching founders with experienced professionals for free. Whether you’re navigating growth, recruitment, or investment, a mentor can provide…
Department for Business & Trade (DBT)
The Department for Business & Trade helps UK businesses grow through exporting. If you're scaling and want to break into new international markets, DBT offers free, one-on-one guidance and practical…
Barclays Eagle Labs
Backed by Barclays and government funding, Eagle Labs delivers specialised accelerator tracks, mentoring, and hot-desk hubs across the UK. Ideal for tech-savvy founders ready for the next step.
Open to Export
This Institute of Export & International Trade platform helps SMEs plan and execute their first steps into exporting. Build a strategy, win grants, and grow overseas—all for free.
UnLtd (Foundation for Social Entrepreneurs)
UnLtd supports social entrepreneurs with funding and hands-on guidance. From early-winners’ grants to growth investment, it helps founders build businesses solving the world’s pressing problems.
Innovate UK
Innovate UK Business Connect has a wide network, deep sector expertise, and can connect you to people and organisations to help accelerate your ideas and solve technology problems. They predominantly…