Business support
Britain has no single “start-up grant” — it has 129 separate schemes: grants, loans and equity. A grant is not repaid, a loan is, and a third of the schemes are tied to one county or town.
What support you qualify for
- Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Business Productivity Grant South Yorkshire
Established · Yorkshire and the Humber · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesThe project aims to support small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) in South Yorkshire to improve productivity and drive digital innovation through the provision of capital or revenue grants.GrantTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Great Ideas – York and North Yorkshire
Trading 1–2 years, Established · Yorkshire and the Humber · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesA fully funded innovation support programme, with access to innovation grants of up to £60,000.GrantExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Stronger Communities Inspire Fund
Trading 1–2 years, Established · Yorkshire and the HumberResident groups or community organisations can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to help fund local projects and events.GrantTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Key Fund - Midlands and the North of England
Trading 1–2 years, Established · regions: 5 · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesGrants and loans for social enterprises in the North and the Midlands.FinanceEquityGrantLoanTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Innovate UK Business Growth
Trading 1–2 years, Established · regions: 9 · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesExpert advice for businesses looking to commercialise new ideas and succeed in international marketsFinanceGrantExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Repair Grants for Heritage at Risk - England
Trading 1–2 years, Established · regions: 9 · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesGrants for the repair and conservation of historic buildings, monuments and landscapes.FinanceGrantTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Better Business Finance - UK
Established · the whole UKFree, quick and easy access to a directory of approved finance suppliers for UK businesses.FinanceEquityGrantLoanExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Funding and advice for space services - UK
Established · the whole UKFunding, technical and business expertise, networks and partnerships for businesses who are looking to develop a space-based service.FinanceGrantExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) - UK
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UK · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesGrant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband to a high-speed capable connection.FinanceGrantTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Heritage Enterprise (HE) - UK
the whole UKFunding to help restore neglected historic buildings and sites and unlock their economic potential.FinanceGrantTerms and application →
Where this comes from
The catalogue comes from GOV.UK search and refreshes every morning, last on 04.10.2026. We take no money to list anything; the decision is made by whoever runs the scheme.
Loan calculator
The monthly repayment and the total interest on a loan. Worked out in your browser. The other calculators →
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The same amount under other programmes
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How this is worked out
On a reducing balance, the way Start Up Loans and banks do it. A “flat rate” in an advert means a real rate close to double: interest there is charged on the whole sum. Any arrangement fee is not included. Worked out in your browser.
Do you qualify for a Start Up Loan
The government start-up loan: £500–25,000 at 7.5% over up to five years, no security. It is a personal loan, not a company one — you are liable.
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What happens next
This checks the basic conditions, not the decision. Next come the business plan, the cash-flow forecast and your credit history. The scheme is run by the Start Up Loans Company, part of the British Business Bank.
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