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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.  

    25/04/2024

    Financial Foundations 1-to-1 support

    For Mid Devon businesses. Free 1-to-1 Business Finance consultations with...

    26/04/2024

    Knowledge Transfer Partnerships business information sessions

    The University of Plymouth’s Innovation Funding Team together with Enterprise...

    30/04/2024

    Say it just right: the importance of translation!

    Research shows that SMEs who invest in language capabilities are...

    30/04/2024

    Advanced Embedded Measurements

    Texys Technology Event: Advanced Embedded Measurements As aircraft become more...

    30/04/2024

    Unlock the power of generative AI for your start-up

    A live webinar with Microsoft’s Michael Gillett (Partner Technical Lead),...

    01/05/2024

    Farm Diversification for Mid Devon Farmers

    An introduction to farm diversification. What factors you should be...

    02/05/2024

    Improving your LinkedIn, SEO & Website Presence

    Improving Your Online Presence – Part 1 (Knowing Your Customers...

    08/05/2024

    MS365 Workplace Skills

    Workplace Digital Skills Application – Plymouth Science Park Microsoft 365...

    08/05/2024

    SEO Fundamentals and Top Tips Workshop

    The Growth Hub invites you to this free business workshop,...

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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 | 24 April 2024

    New Help to Grow course launches for small businesses

    Government launches Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online...

    Case Study | 24 May 2023

    SilvaTech Solutions Ltd

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

    News | 17 April 2024

    Funding for East Devon Businesses

    The Innovation and Resilience Fund (Round 3) is now open...

    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 | 15 April 2024

    Somerset Green Business Grants – Round 2 Now Open

    Round 2 of the Green Business Grants has just been...

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