Are there grants available for setting up a business in the UK?

There are grants available for setting up a business provided by the UK government each year. There are national grants which are available to everyone, and grants provided at the regional and local levels to the people in their areas. Each grant has its own intended use, which can be quite specific. Not only are there grants for setting up a business. However, there are grants to cover the costs of specific parts of setting up a business. These may include grants for machinery purchases, grants for advertising, and grants for hiring and training employees. For further information about how a government grant may be able to help you, fill out the form on our website. You may also ring us up at the UKStartups.org by ringing freephone, 020 3880 8554.

There are hundreds of government funding schemes available for small business owners in the UK. In fact, our Funding Database currently has over 600 government funding schemes and over 500 private investors available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

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