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
Financial and Funded Support – Nottingham Trent University
East MidlandsA range of support for businesses in Nottinghamshire and DerbyshireFinanceGrantExpertise and adviceAwardTerms and application → - Grant · amount on GOV.UK
Invest in - Nottingham
East MidlandsSupport for businesses looking to relocate or expand in the Nottingham and Nottinghamshire area.FinanceEquityGrantExpertise and adviceTerms 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
Momentum Music Fund
the whole UK · 0 to 9 employees · Travel and leisureThe Momentum Music Fund offers grants of £5k-£15k for artists/bands to break through to the next level of their careers.FinanceGrantLoanTerms and application → - Loan · amount on GOV.UK
First Enterprise - Enterprise Loans
East MidlandsGovernment-funded loans for start-ups and businesses looking to grow across the East and South East Midlands.FinanceLoanTerms 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
Arts Derbyshire
Not yet trading · East Midlands · 0 to 9 employees · IT, digital and creativeProvides artists and those with an interest in employing artists in Derbyshire with useful information and advice, including funding, awards, events and free online directory listing.FinanceExpertise 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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