Warwickshire Business Start-Up Programme
Coventry and Warwickshire Chamber of Commerce deliver a business start-up programme across Warwickshire on behalf of the County Council and all five District and Borough Councils.
It offers a programme of one-to-one business coaching and workshops to new businesses and residents looking to start a business. For more information and to register, visit the Chamber of Commerce’s website.
The programme is funded by UK Government via the UK Shared Prosperity Fund and Warwickshire County Council. It forms part of the Business Growth Warwickshire programme.
Jumpstart project
Warwickshire County Council also supports Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust’s “JumpStart” project. Jumpstart is designed to give people thinking about starting a business the courage, confidence and skills needed. It offers virtual workshops, networking, skills & knowledge from industry experts and access to start-up finance.
For more information, visit CWRT’s website.
Other support available
- We work with Coventry and Warwickshire Reinvestment Trust to offer small business loans. There is also a range of other financial support available. See our Business grants, loans and finance page.
- We work in partnership with University of Warwick Science Park to deliver the Business Ready programme which supports tech-based businesses and other innovation-led or knowledge-based businesses including start-ups.
- We have a number of Business Centres situated throughout the county. These units are available on flexible terms – either a 28-day licence or a 3-year business lease.
- The Prince’s Trust offers support with starting a business to young people aged 18-30.