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
Market Strategy
Led by experienced Business Advisors, this workshop will show you...
Meet the Funder: South West
In partnership with the British Business Bank, we are bringing...
Agetech – what does the future hold?
How can you make sense of the healthy ageing market...
EXIST – LEADERSHIP SERIES: NEW POWER NETWORKS: THE ROAD TO NET ZERO
EXIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology), the STEMM initiative...
MS365 Workplace Skills
Workplace Digital Skills Application – Plymouth Science Park Microsoft 365...
Net Zero and Climate Change – Getting Started as Individuals and Enterprises
This 3hr workshop will explore the concept of net zero...
Sustainable biomass crop establishment and end use options
Come and join Biomass Connect and Rothamsted Research at our...
Secure South West 17 – ESG thru a Cyber Lens
Dive into the world of cybersecurity governance and explore it’s...
Set for Success – Start-up Workshop
Fully funded event helping entrepreneurs turn their business ideas into...
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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
Kelda Prescott is Director of Nine Springs Natural Health Clinic,...
New Round of Rural Grants Opens for Somerset Businesses
Following a successful first round of funding last year Somerset...
SilvaTech Solutions Ltd
SilvaTech are pushing forward with confidence thanks to support from...
South West Winners of the King’s Awards for Enterprise
Companies from across the South West have been honoured in...
Growth Hub Case Study | Sleeps12: A holiday lettings business with a difference
About Sleeps12 Why travel abroad when you can stay with...
New Help to Grow course launches for small businesses
Government launches Help to Grow: Management Essentials, a new online...