START - West of England
A free to access programme to help entrepreneurs in the West of England who are in the early stages of starting a tech-based or digital business.
Key facts
- Funding amount
- Varies
- Deadline
- Rolling – no fixed deadline
- Region
- South West
- Business type
- Startups & early-stage founders
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Plain English summary
This free program provides support for entrepreneurs in the West of England who are in the early stages of starting a technology-based or digital business. It offers up to 28 hours of online training, workshops, and mentoring. Participants also have the chance to pitch their ideas for incubation and accelerator programs and network with other entrepreneurs.
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Who this is best for
- Startups & early-stage founders
- Organisations based in South West
- Projects aligned with startup funding
Who should not apply
- Individuals applying in a personal capacity (unless explicitly permitted)
- Organisations based outside South West
- Established businesses trading for many years
- Applicants who cannot meet the official eligibility criteria below
Eligibility checklist
Tick what applies to your organisation before applying.
- Businesses who have not started trading, or are within their first year operating in the West of England.
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