Solent Growth Hub
The Solent Growth Hub provides programmes of expert support focused on growth and productivity, to businesses based in the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton and is funded by the Department for Business and Trade. The Solent Growth Hub is a component of a wider business support programme delivered by Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton Councils.
If your business is based within any of these three areas, you can access this support by speaking directly with an advisor from the relevant Council (choose from the buttons below) and they will take time to understand your business needs. They will then advise you on what to do next, whilst connecting you with the relevant business support provider.
If your business is based in the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth or Southampton, please click on the relevant button to get in touch directly with the right Team
The Solent Digital Solutions Programme is an opportunity for small businesses to access focussed support with digital and technological adoption. It has been developed to help new and established small businesses increase productivity and growth when implementing new technologies and to utilise the capabilities of Artificial Intelligence.
Do you believe that there is untapped growth potential in your business, but need some expert strategic support?
Then this is the right programme for you.
The government has launched various initiatives to help businesses and individuals take basic steps towards reducing the risk of cyber crime including a cross-government campaign, funded by the National Cyber Security Programme, and delivered in partnership with the private and voluntary sectors.
A non-profit online platform that connects small businesses with thousands of expert volunteers for free 1:1 personalised support. Digital Boost gives SMEs access to true specialists in the topics they need help with the most, whether that’s social media, cybersecurity, or accounting.
The government has produced a step-by-step guide to exporting. Written by a team of International Trade Advisers and designed specifically for new and inexperienced exporters. Use their support to identify new opportunities, relevant regulations, and getting paid.
In these cash-strapped times, especially after the Pandemic, it could not be more important to get the right funds behind you. Solent Partners helps small, medium and larger businesses access a variety of grants and loans to help you grow.
Solent Partners supports Solent-based businesses to make positive changes towards Net Zero. We are here to help you join the UN’s Race to Zero – a global effort to reduce greenhouse gases – which aims to save you money while reducing and mitigating against the impacts of climate change.
Health and wellbeing is at the heart of economic success, and, with a focus on building strong, healthy, and resilient communities that can prosper in a fast-changing world, is one of our seven strategic priorities.
A government lead scheme providing two business support programmes –Help to Grow: Management and Help to Grow: Digital. Both programmes are designed to help business leaders learn new skills, reach more customers and take their business to the next level.
Innovate UK Business Connect works with public and private sector clients to connect ideas, people and communities to drive positive change through innovation with connections spanning business, government, funders, research and the third sector.
Whether you are seeking to expand your business into the Solent or relocate entirely, we provide help, advice and resources to help you relocate or expand your existing offering in the area.
The economy is fed by businesses in a variety of sectors, all striving to provide goods and services and shine amongst their competitors. Solent Partners helps you to access support across the creative, digital, transport, space, manufacturing and many other Solent-based sectors.
The Solent Growth Hub is your FREE local business support service. The service is available to all Solent based start ups and those look to turn an idea into a reality. The Solent Growth Hub aims to make it easier for you to access the right type of support you need which will vary based on the stage, size and your current needs of you business.