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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.  

    04/04/2024

    Bid Writing Club

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    09/04/2024

    Cost Reduction through Sustainability

    Reducing business costs can also help you to reduce your...

    09/04/2024

    Discover the global opportunities in education technology

    Exclusively for companies in the education sector, this session will...

    11/04/2024

    Wells Business Forum AI Summit

    Wells Business Forum CIC is proud to announce its new...

    15/04/2024

    Building A Sustainable Strategy For Better Business

    For Mid Devon businesses. Transitioning your business to be fit...

    16/04/2024

    Flexible AI Upskilling Fund pilot | Pre-launch Briefing

    Get ready to learn about our Flexible AI Upskilling Fund...

    16/04/2024

    The Investment Journey

    In partnership with The FSE Group, Exeter Science Park invites...

    18/04/2024

    Torbay Starting Your Business – a 4-week programme

    For Torbay residents. Starting Your Business – a four week...

    18/04/2024

    South West Business Expo 2024

    The expo has become the destination for businesses to exhibit...

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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 | 26 March 2024

    Award-winning Immersive Training Provider Secures Investment from the South West Investment Fund

    Exeter-based company Cineon Training has secured a £400,000 equity investment...

    Case Study | 24 May 2023

    SilvaTech Solutions Ltd

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

    News | 22 March 2024

    Innovate UK launches good application guide for grant seekers

    Innovate UK good application guide is here to help you...

    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 | 14 March 2024

    South West equity deals down amid national slowdown

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

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