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Welcome to the

Heart of the South West Growth Hub

We offer free business advice and support services for established businesses and those looking to start-up in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. The Growth Hub Advisers have the resources to link you with business support programmes and organisations that can help you start, run or grow your business. 

  • Heart of the South West Growth Hub

    We offer free business advice and support for businesses in Devon, Somerset, Plymouth and Torbay. Our advisers are here to help you start or grow your business, linking you to the best support possible.

    Heart of the South West Growth Hub
  • Digital Link

    Our Digital Link service can give you what you need to unlock your digital potential and help you to grow your business by exploiting digital technologies. With free (fully funded) 1-2-1 digital business advice for Devon and Somerset Businesses.

    Digital Link
  • Prosper

    For businesses in East Devon, Exeter, and Mid Devon only, Prosper offers support for businesses and entrepreneurs to achieve their goals for growth, including net zero plans, employment support and start-up support for entrepreneurs.

    Prosper
  • Farming and Food Resources Hub

    Dedicated to highlighting the most recent funding and project opportunities for the farming, food and agricultural sectors.

    Farming and Food Resources Hub
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    Local businesses supported

    Our business support

    Welcome to the Heart of the South West Growth Hub. Your access point to the support you need to start or grow your business.

    Free advice

    Our team of advisers are here to help your business. Whether you are seeking business support options, training, or anything else, do get in touch.

    Grant Searches

    We can connect you with the local, national and specialist grant and funding opportunities to support your business ambitions.

    Digital Support

    Our Digital Link service can connect you to the latest advice, guidance, tools and resources to help grow your business by unlocking your digital potential.

    Connect with one of our business advisers

    If you have questions about getting some support for your business, the Growth Hub is here for you and it is completely free.

    Events and workshops

    We seek to keep businesses up to date with the many free or part-funded events and workshops available throughout the south west and beyond. Take a look at our Events pages to find the right workshop to benefit you and your business.  

    19/03/2024

    ‘Is a co-op right for you?’ workshop

    In the South West of England and thinking of starting...

    19/03/2024

    Heat Pump in Practice: Ground, Water or Air?

    Heat Pump in Practice: Ground, Water or Air? With gas...

    20/03/2024

    Get Grant Ready

    Grants can be a useful tool for your business, but...

    20/03/2024

    Understanding Export Controls

    An overview of the export controls which may apply to...

    20/03/2024

    South West Investment Summit

    Be part of a new region-wide investment summit that will highlight...

    21/03/2024

    Employing People for the First Time and the Power of Apprenticeships

    Fully funded event helping businesses to employ staff or an...

    21/03/2024

    The Art of Digital Storytelling workshop

    Digital Workshop “Once upon a time… The Art of Digital...

    21/03/2024

    Exploring AI business opportunities in manufacturing

    Join Innovate UK for a series of three exclusive webinars...

    21/03/2024

    AI Workshop – Plymouth

    Devon & Plymouth Chamber of Commerce in partnership with City...

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    Who we’ve helped / news

    Read about some of the ways in which businesses have benefited from using our services at the Growth Hub.

    Case Study | 28 June 2023

    Nine Springs Natural Health Clinic

    Kelda Prescott is Director of Nine Springs Natural Health Clinic,...

    News | 14 March 2024

    South West equity deals down amid national slowdown

    The British Business Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2023/24 report...

    Case Study | 24 May 2023

    SilvaTech Solutions Ltd

    SilvaTech are pushing forward with confidence thanks to support from...

    News | 12 March 2024

    Farming Productivity and Slurry Applications now open

    Funding is now available for farming equipment and technology for...

    Case Study | 27 March 2023

    Growth Hub Case Study | Sleeps12: A holiday lettings business with a difference

    About Sleeps12 Why travel abroad when you can stay with...

    News | 01 March 2024

    £6 million fund to support English fishing industry reopens for 2024

    The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme is now open to deliver...

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