Our Leading Funding Sources
There are many funding opportunities available so it can be difficult to identify the right one for your business. Get in touch with our experienced advisers about your growth plans and the support that you need to meet those goals.
Norfolk Business Growth Fund (BGF)
Grants between £5,000 and £50,000 to help deliver growth plans
Norfolk County Council has created a special fund, supporting businesses with an ambition to grow.
Following our specialised High Growth support in Norfolk, there is an opportunity to apply for the Business Growth Fund.
Eligible projects will need to help create more jobs, attract more business into the area, develop export opportunities or increase productivity. Notably, this discretionary grant is to help deliver a growth plan.
Our High Growth advisers can support you and assess your project during our High Growth support delivery.
We have a qualified team, and our fully funded and impartial support covers:
- One-to-one coaching
- Comprehensive business diagnostics
- Bespoke growth action plans
- Help develop business plan, and
- Grant funding advice.
The grant can fund up to 30% of supported project costs. The minimum grant is £5,000 and the maximum grant is £50,000. This means the minimum project size is £16,667.
Please note that priority is given to applicants that have not had any grants for the last three years.
Find out more and register your interest here.
Suffolk Economy Grants
Grants of between £2,500 and £100,000
The Suffolk Economy Grant (SEG) aims to support micro, small, and medium-sized businesses with funding for digital transformation, innovation, and sustainability. Whether you’re looking to adopt new technology, invest in R&D or reduce your carbon footprint, this funding could help take your business to the next level.
How much funding is available:
- Micro businesses (Fewer than 10 employees) – Grants of £2,500 to £10,000 to part fund projects at 50% of the total project cost.
- Small businesses (10–49 employees) – Grants of £5,000 to £50,000 to part fund projects at 30% of the total project cost.
- Medium businesses (50–249 employees) – Grants of £10,000 to £100,000 to part fund projects at 20% of the total project cost.
What can the grant fund?
- Digital Transformation and Technology Adoption – Integration of new technology to enhance operations, develop higher quality products, increase productivity or access new markets.
- Innovation and R&D – Development and commercialisation of new products, services, or processes that drive clean, productive growth and competitiveness.
- Decarbonisation and Sustainability – transition to sustainable models, reduce environmental impact, and improve resource efficiency.
For more information, including eligibility and the decision-making process, read and download the programme criteria Suffolk Economy Grant – Guidance for Applicants.
Register your interest here. Only takes a few minutes.