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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 - Digital Business Support

    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 and support.

    Digital Link - Digital Business Support
  • Prosper Business Support

    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 Business Support
  • 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
    2500 +
    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.  

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    For all the latest business support news, training opportunities and grant information, sign up to our fortnightly newsletter.

    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 | 24 September 2024

    Alan Mead Coaching

    Alan Mead, Owner of Alan Mead Coaching, has operated in...

    News | 15 November 2024

    Somerset Business Awards 2025

    The deadline is fast approaching to enter the Somerset Business...

    Case Study | 15 May 2024

    Sand and Sparkle

    Ellen Buswell is the Owner of Sand and Sparkle, a...

    News | 14 November 2024

    The Scaleup Programme: for high potential scaleup businesses

    Innovate UK’s Scaleup Programme is designed for the most outstanding...

    Case Study | 14 May 2024

    Laser and Grain

    Annie Gould is the Owner of Laser and Grain, a...

    News | 08 November 2024

    Launch of Green Impact Fund

    The Green Impact Fund is a £1.8 million capital grant...

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