A new, fully funded business support programme is expected to launch in September 2026, helping businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs across Devon to start up, grow, and prosper.
The programme is being commissioned by Devon County Council and partner local authorities, and part-funded through UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF) and Devon & Torbay Combined County Authority.
While the delivery provider is being appointed, you can register your interest now on the Growth Hub website and be among the first to be contacted when support becomes available.
Bespoke Business Support
Support is expected to be flexible and practical, combining 1:1 advice, workshops, networking opportunities, and peer-to-peer learning. Potential support topics could include:
- Business Growth and Development,
- Starting a Business,
- Digital and Marketing Support,
- Employment and HR Support,
- Sustainability and Net Zero.
Support is available to established businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs in Devon including sole traders, micro businesses, small-and-medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), social enterprises, and community interest companies (CICs).
Businesses and business ideas can be from any sector, including farming and agricultural businesses.
Register your interest here and join the waiting list: growthhubinfo.co.uk/devon-business-support-programme/
The Devon Business Support Programme is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. Devon County Council is the accountable body. Please see the Devon Business Support privacy notice to see how Devon County Council stores and manages your data.
Thinking About Starting a Business? Join a Free Learn Devon Webinar
Have you got a business idea but don’t know where to start? Have you thought about becoming self-employed, or considering a career change?
Learn Devon is delivering a free, online webinar to explore the skills, opportunities, and realities of running your own business. Discover what it means to become self-employed and gain practical tips to help you turn your business ideas into reality.
- Date: Monday 24th August
- Time: 6:00pm to 9:00pm
- Location: Online
Register your free place through the Learn Devon website: www.learndevon.co.uk/courses/course/thinking-about-self-employment.
This session is the first in a series of self-employment webinars. To keep up to date with future events, visit the Learn Devon website or sign up to receive the fortnightly Growth Hub newsletters here: growthhubinfo.co.uk/newsletters.
