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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
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UK · ManufacturingFunding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.FinanceGrantTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UK · ManufacturingOffers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.FinanceGrantTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UK · ManufacturingFunding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.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
DRIVE35 Funding Programme
the whole UK · Manufacturing, Science and technologyCapital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.GrantTerms 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 → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Horizon Europe funding
the whole UKFunding for research or innovation that's ground breaking, improves European research standards or responds to challenges like climate change or food security.FinanceGrantExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Innovate UK - grant funding, innovation loans and expert support
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UKSupports innovative UK businesses to realise the potential of new technologies, develop ideas and make them a commercial success.FinanceGrantLoanExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Loan · amount on GOV.UK
Enterprise programme for young people - UK
Not yet trading, Trading 1–2 years · the whole UKThe King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.FinanceLoanExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Loan · amount on GOV.UK
Growth Guarantee Scheme
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UK · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesThe Growth Guarantee Scheme is a government-backed scheme designed to support access to finance for UK businesses as they look to invest and grow.FinanceLoanTerms and application → - Loan · amount on GOV.UK
UK Export Finance
Established · the whole UKSupports access to loans and other trade finance facilities for businesses that sell internationally via government guarantees.FinanceLoanExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Free
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UKAdvice on good practice in employment and employment relations.Expertise and adviceTerms and application → - Free
CompeteFor contract service - UK
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UKFree support to help businesses compete for major public and private sector contractsExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Free
Help to Grow: Management - UK
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UK · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesTraining to help SME business leaders to increase productivity, seize investment opportunities and grow their business.Expertise and adviceTerms and application → - Free
WRAP environmental business advice - UK
Trading 1–2 years, Established · the whole UK · 0 to 9, 10 to 249 employeesConfidential advice and support on environmental issues for all UK businessesExpertise and adviceTerms and application → - Free
Young Enterprise
Not yet trading · the whole UKYoung Enterprise offers initiatives for all ages from 4 to 25 to help start a business in the UK.Expertise and adviceTerms 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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