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Pre-Start Up (Test Trading) and Business Start Up Grant

Pre start and new business trading up to 6 months

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 (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