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
Recruitment & Retention Masterclass
Recruitment & Retention Masterclass: A Game of Two Halves! Unlock...
South West Business Expo 2024
This event has been postponed. Details of the new date...
Torbay Starting Your Business – a 4-week programme
For Torbay residents. Starting Your Business – a four week...
Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cafes
The Sustainable Aviation Fuel Cafe Series presents you with a...
Business Productivity Boost Programme
For Mid Devon businesses. Six sessions that will help you...
PASD Freeport | Unlocking Growth
Discover the opportunities available of the Plymouth and South Devon...
Spotlight on Digital Tech, Taunton
The Growth Hub invites you to this free ‘Spotlight on...
Introduction to Decarbonisation for Small Businesses
For Teignbridge businesses. Businesses will learn bite-sized information about steps...
Sustainable Success Bitesize Workshop: Plymouth’s Path to Net Zero
Learn more about the Pathway to Net Zero programme and...
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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,...
Funding for East Devon Businesses
The Innovation and Resilience Fund (Round 3) is now open...
SilvaTech Solutions Ltd
SilvaTech are pushing forward with confidence thanks to support from...
Somerset Green Business Grants – Round 2 Now Open
Round 2 of the Green Business Grants has just been...
Growth Hub Case Study | Sleeps12: A holiday lettings business with a difference
About Sleeps12 Why travel abroad when you can stay with...
South West Tourism Awards
The Tourism Awards across the South West are now open...