BUSINESS
Support for businesses
Our Invest Telford business support team is dedicated to empowering and inspiring both new and existing businesses. Their mission is to create opportunities and connect businesses with the right information and networks to aid their success. Any business based in the borough can tap into the full potential of our Invest Telford team. No matter your niche or industry, they are on hand to facilitate your business growth journey. Invest in Telford, thrive in Telford. Let’s shape the future together.
Find out more: investtelford.co.uk
New business start-up service Aspiring entrepreneurs take centre stage with a fully-funded support package to turn innovative ideas into reality. Thanks to a fresh round of funding, there’s extra renewed support to help new businesses get off the ground in Telford. Tim Luft, managing director of European Innovation Ltd, is leading the charge to empower 150 individuals with their innovative business ideas between now and February 2025. The start-up service is a fully-funded Empowering business growth Business owners can access an immersive experience with personalised one-to-one business mentoring sessions and an array of dedicated workshops that walk clients through the critical stages of researching, setting up, and ultimately launching a business. It’s just one of the bespoke solutions that supports and enhances the vibrant business community of Telford. initiative offered by council-owned ‘Invest Telford’, under the Thrive Telford programme, dedicated to providing aspiring entrepreneurs with the essential tools and support to launch their ventures successfully. Tailored schemes for unprecedented growth The Invest Telford team is now offering a number of carefully designed schemes to help businesses make that pivotal step towards growth. 1. Business start-up service: Inspiring entrepreneurs, to take centre stage with a fully- funded support to turn your innovative ideas into reality. 2. Business advice service: Seek expert advice and guidance from seasoned professionals to navigate your business challenges successfully. 3. Large grants fund: Access grants to fuel substantial projects and drive results.
With more than 12 hours of fully-funded mentoring and guidance, the service ensures that participants have the knowledge and confidence to navigate the challenging waters of entrepreneurship. Tim Luft explains; “The business start-up service will help anyone aged 16 and above, who has thought about starting up. Our ultimate goal is to ensure that Telford becomes the best place in the UK to set up a new business.” Support goes beyond just mentoring. European Innovation Ltd brings in business angel investors ready to invest in these budding enterprises, adding an extra layer of opportunity to the journey. With a focus on fostering collaborations that drive economic growth and promote sustainable development across the borough, Invest Telford’s commitment to supporting businesses is unwavering. If you have a business idea that’s waiting to take flight, don’t miss this golden opportunity to shape your future. Apply today and become a part of the thriving entrepreneurial landscape of Telford. For more information or to apply, visit startuptelford.co.uk
The Thrive Telford program of support is delivered by Telford & Wrekin Council’s Business Support and Inward Investment Team, Invest Telford, and funded by the UK government’s UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). This £2.6 billion investment by March 2025 is the core of the government’s Levelling Up agenda, aiming to enhance community pride, improve life chances, and support local businesses and individuals.
Join Invest Telford in creating a brighter, more prosperous future for your business and the community with its brand new Thrive Telford programme of business support.
“Having a local company with a wealth of experience on board to spearhead this support is fundamental to helping businesses start up,
4. Small grants fund: For business owners seeking a boost to propel their business forward. 5. Export grants fund: Seize international opportunities and explore new markets with support for exporting. 6. Business development fund: Take your established business to new heights with specialised funding for expansion and innovation. 7. Clean growth energy assessments: Embrace sustainability and efficiency with an energy assessment tailored to your business needs.
grow, and prosper. “We’d like to wish businesses starting on their journey in Telford the best of luck for the future.” Councillor Lee Carter Telford & Wrekin Council’s Cabinet Member for place economy and neighbourhood services
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