Enterprise runs a number of opportunities to secure funding to test, start and grow your business. The Bright Ideas Den runs twice per year and gives students and recent graduates the chance to pitch for up to £1,000. The USW Freelancers Academy supports students to develop their skills, knowledge and confidence to start a business, provides the opportunity for participants to pitch for their share of the £3,000 available seed funding.
External funding that doesn’t need to be paid back or is match-funded can also be sourced via:
• Local County Council Economic Development Units
• Princes Trust Start up funding
You can raise/borrow funding via
• The government's Start Up Loan scheme. ...
• Finding a small-business grant. ...
• Crowdfunding. ...
• Business loans. ...
• Family and friends. ...
• Angel investors. ...
• Venture capital.