Warwickshire businesses will continue to benefit from specialist support following the extended funding for three key business support programmes until March 2028.
The extension secures continued delivery of the Business Resilience and Growth programme, Business Ready and the Manufacturing Growth Programme, which form part of the wider Warwickshire Business Growth Service's offer to businesses across the county.
Funded by Warwickshire County Council, the programmes provide tailored support to help businesses to grow, innovate and improve productivity, supporting the continued strength and resilience of Warwickshire's economy and safeguard jobs at risk of being lost.
Business Resilience and Growth
Delivered by Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce, the programme is available to established businesses that meet the eligibility conditions and have been trading for more than two years. It offers one-to-one support and workshops designed to help businesses overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve sustainable growth.
Business Ready
Delivered by University of Warwick Science Park, the programme supports innovation-led businesses looking to scale and develop. Businesses can access expert advice and mentoring to help secure finance, enter new markets and build the skills and knowledge needed for growth.
Manufacturing Growth Programme
Delivered by Oxford Innovation Advice, the programme is specifically designed for manufacturing businesses, providing support to improve productivity, adopt new technologies and access finance.
Councillor Rob Howard, Portfolio Holder for Economy and Rural Development at Warwickshire County Council, said:
"Businesses are at the heart of Warwickshire's economy, creating jobs, driving innovation and helping our communities prosper. By extending funding for these specialist support programmes, we are ensuring that businesses across the county can continue to access expert advice and tailored support to help them grow, improve productivity and unlock new opportunities."
"Through the Warwickshire Business Growth Service, we are committed to helping businesses at every stage of their journey, from scaling companies to established manufacturers. I encourage any business looking to take the next step to explore the support available and see how it could benefit their organisation."
To find out more about the range of support available for Warwickshire's businesses, including finding out if your business is eligible to access the specialist support visit the Warwickshire Business Growth Service website.