Supporting individuals or groups looking to start new business ventures in Blaenau Gwent.
Pre-Start Up (Test Trading) Grant
- Support individuals in exploring and validating their business ideas before making a full commitment.
- Encourage part-time business owners to transition to full-time self-employment within 3 months.
Support Includes:
- Maximum grant award of £500.00
- Applicants must be able to fund 20% of the total funding required.
- Free and confidential support from our Enterprise Facilitators
- Access to a local coworking facility Goldworks, whilst working on your application.
Anyone wishing to seek support via this scheme must be working with an Enterprise Facilitator.
To arrange a meeting with an Enterprise Facilitator please contact us at business@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk
Business Start Up Grant
- Support individuals or groups looking to start a new business venture in Blaenau Gwent.
- Foster entrepreneurship and encourage the establishment of new businesses in the region.
Support includes:
- Maximum grant award of £2,000.00 (excluding VAT)
- Applicants must be able to fund 20% of the total funding required.
- Free and confidential support from our Business & Innovation team.
- Minimum 1 month free coworking membership at Goldworks with access to dedicated Enterprise Facilitator and various resource tools.
Eligibility rules apply - click on Guidance Notes for full details
Free and confidential business support from the Council's Business & Innovation team
To register your interest for the grant please click HERE