Starting a business in Sandwell and need help finding the right finance?
The Business Growth team provides practical support to help new and growing businesses understand their funding options. Whether you’re exploring loans, investment or other sources of finance, advisers can offer guidance to help you make informed decisions and plan for growth.
Start-up grant update
Due to programme timescales and high demand, all available start-up grant funding has now been fully allocated and no further grants are available at this time.
Businesses can still access support through the Sandwell Enterprise Programme (subject to availability). This includes fully funded one-to-one advice and group sessions designed to help entrepreneurs develop their ideas, build confidence and understand finance options. While new applicants are not eligible for grant funding, the programme continues to offer practical guidance for those starting or recently established in Sandwell.
Open4Business funding portal
The Open4Business portal provides up-to-date information on funding opportunities for businesses. This includes a searchable database of grants, loans, investment funds and tax credit programmes from local, national and European sources.
The portal supports Sandwell businesses but is powered by Idox, an external provider of government software. Content is maintained by Idox.
Search the Open4Business portal:
https://sandwellbusinessgrowth.open4business.uk/
Need further support?
If you would like to discuss current funding opportunities or wider business support, the Business Growth team can provide guidance and signpost to relevant programmes.