Support & Finance

Businesses in Solihull have access to a wealth of business support, bespoke to company needs. Whether you are looking for access to finance, support in finding the right property, or assistance to find the right people for your job vacancies, we are here to help.

GBSLEP Growth Hub - Run by the Greater Birmingham & Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP), the Growth Hub comprises a web portal, phoneline and one-to-one specialist advice. It is the new home for business advice, funding and support in the area – providing a route for businesses to local organisations offering business support or funding.

Though particularly focused on small and medium sized businesses within the GBSLEP area, the Growth Hub is designed to assist companies along the region’s supply chains and across all sectors.

How can we help you?

Grants & Loans

How can we help you?

The Business Investment Team are committed to supporting you to ensure your location within Solihull is a success. Our services are completely impartial, confidential and free of charge – we are here to help you.

• Bespoke support, practical advice and information for both existing and prospective businesses through a dedicated account manager

• Relocation and property advice, including design and build options and location show rounds

• Familiarisation visits and tours of the Borough, for you and your staff

• Access to financial support and sector specific grant programmes

• Provision of economic and labour market case to support feasibility studies

• Tailored recruitment and training support, including apprenticeships

• Introductions to relevant trade associations and regional business networks and support agencies

• Development of local supply chains and procurement opportunities through ‘meet the buyer’ events and introductions to contractors

• Support to develop local Corporate Social Responsibility activities with the local community, including schools and colleges

Please contact the Team on 0121 704 6151 or email business@solihull.gov.uk for more information.

Grants & Loans

Solihull's Business Investment Team are dedicated to support you finding the right finance for your business.

There are a range of options available locally, to discuss in more detail, please call the Team on 0121 704 6151. For further sources of finance, please see the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Business Support Portal.

Start Up Businesses – for the latest support and information, contact our Enterprise for Success advisors.

Business Growth Programme 2 Grant Schemes

The new £23.5 million Business Growth Programme 2 (BGP2) has launched and the first funding round is open for applications.

BGP2 offers grants of £2,500 - £1,000,000 and is designed to strengthen supply chains, stimulate innovation and help businesses grow. The programme is available to:

Start-Up B2B Small to Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) moving into or located in The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership area only

Existing B2B SMEs moving into or located in The Greater Birmingham & Solihull and The Marches Local Enterprise Partnership areas

Part funded by the European Regional Development Fund and managed by Birmingham City Council, BGP2 builds on the successful delivery of the £33m Business Growth Programme which closed in December 2018.

For further information, please see the Business Growth Programme webpages.

To progress your enquiry, please contact the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Growth Hub website or call 0800 032 3488.

Property Investment Programme (PIP) Grant Scheme

A new grant programme to encourage the improvement and development of key vacant, derelict or underused properties and sites for economic use, the grant programme will operate in the Greater Birmingham and Solihull Local Enterprise Partnership (GBSLEP) area. Apply for Funding.

ART Business Loans

A Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) which provides business loans of between £10,000 and £150,000 to businesses and social enterprises in the West Midlands that are unable to receive their full funding requirements from their bank.

Venture Capital/Business Angel Networks

There are a range of options within the West Midlands that specialise in finance for both early stage and established businesses. To discuss your plans, contact the Team on 0121 704 6151.

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