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.Â
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Farming and Food Resources Hub
Dedicated to highlighting the most recent funding and project opportunities for the farming, food and agricultural sectors.
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. Â
‘Is a co-op right for you?’ workshop
In the South West of England and thinking of starting...
Heat Pump in Practice: Ground, Water or Air?
Heat Pump in Practice: Ground, Water or Air? With gas...
Understanding Export Controls
An overview of the export controls which may apply to...
South West Investment Summit
Be part of a new region-wide investment summit that will highlight...
Employing People for the First Time and the Power of Apprenticeships
Fully funded event helping businesses to employ staff or an...
The Art of Digital Storytelling workshop
Digital Workshop “Once upon a time… The Art of Digital...
Exploring AI business opportunities in manufacturing
Join Innovate UK for a series of three exclusive webinars...
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.
Nine Springs Natural Health Clinic
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South West equity deals down amid national slowdown
The British Business Bank’s Small Business Finance Markets 2023/24 report...
SilvaTech Solutions Ltd
SilvaTech are pushing forward with confidence thanks to support from...
Farming Productivity and Slurry Applications now open
Funding is now available for farming equipment and technology for...
Growth Hub Case Study | Sleeps12: A holiday lettings business with a difference
About Sleeps12 Why travel abroad when you can stay with...
£6 million fund to support English fishing industry reopens for 2024
The Fisheries and Seafood Scheme is now open to deliver...