Did you know there’s a wealth of government-funded support available to help your business grow? From leadership training to financial grants and digital transformation programmes, there are numerous opportunities designed to support businesses across the UK.

With rising costs, economic uncertainty, and the recent National Insurance increases putting pressure on businesses, accessing the right support has never been more important. Many companies face challenges around cash flow, recruitment, and adapting to new technologies, all while trying to remain competitive.

At Blueberry, we want to help businesses survive and prosper through these challenges by connecting them with funded programmes and grants designed to drive growth, innovation, and resilience.

There are a multitude of business grants available across the UK. Check out this list of 150 small business grants to see what you might be eligible for.

Funded Programmes & Grants Available:

• Help to Grow: Management Programme – Delivered by top UK Business Schools, this initiative provides leadership training to help you sharpen your skills and scale effectively. Registration for 2025 cohorts is now open.
• Made Smarter UK – Supporting manufacturing businesses in adopting cutting-edge technologies, improving productivity and creating new opportunities for growth. The Made Smarter North West programme offers tailored grants and digital transformation support specifically for businesses in the region
• North Yorkshire Council – Offering various grants to support local businesses, including for capital investments, business growth and other specific needs

Local & Regional Support:

• West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA) – Offering support in sustainability, digital enterprise, supply chains, and business growth.
• The Growth Company (partnering with Greater Manchester Combined Authority) – recruitment support, start-up support, innovation, productivity, marketing.
• Boost Business Lancashire – business support & advise, growth support, funding

At Blueberry, we’ve benefitted from a variety of business support ourselves, including Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses and Help to Grow. We’re proud to be a trusted partner of the Department for Business and Trade, over 25 universities across the UK, and a significant number of Growth Hubs in the country. This extensive network gives us unique insights and the ability to connect businesses like yours with the best available support.

The above is just a glimpse of the funding and support available. Want to explore opportunities tailored to your business? Contact Blueberry today, and let us help you unlock the resources you need and identify the right support for your business.