Business support and advice

New Anglia LEP finance a range of financial assistance from loans, grants or equity co-investment and initiatives are available for New Anglia businesses from start-up to existing businesses wishing to expand.

The space has been designed to offer a convenient, comfortable and collaborative work environment.

NWES provides professional advice and training to existing business and individuals wanting to set up in business. It can provide bursaries and loans as well as managed workspace in Norwich and across the county.

Open to Export is the Government supported free, online community for UK companies looking to grow internationally.

The Business & IP Centre (BIPC) Norfolk offers free support to help start or grow a business. This includes one-to-one advice, workshops and networking events as well as resources, access to databases and help to protect your ideas.

The Eastern New Energy (ENE) project aims to build a stronger Local Energy and Low Carbon Economy in the East of England. PECT’s role is to provide grants to eligible small and medium-sized businesses, to help catalyse capital investments in energy efficiency initiatives.

Thinking about hiring new talent or upskilling your existing workforce? Never recruited an apprentice before and not sure if it's right for you? If you have less than 250 employees and are based in Norfolk, we can help!

The Prince's Trust is a national charity offering practical solutions to help young people to 'get their life working'.

The Regional Growth Loan Scheme, managed by Finance East part of The FSE Group, offers a solution for the owners of businesses that have been unable to raise finance elsewhere. It is aimed at companies with turnover of £500,000 or more and growth forecasts of 20% - 50% per annum.

UnLtd provides funding and support to individuals within the Norwich City Council area who wish to become social entrepreneurs and set up a social enterprise.