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 - 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.
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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.
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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
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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.
Alan Mead Coaching
Alan Mead, Owner of Alan Mead Coaching, has operated in...
Growth Board calls on businesses to help shape Somerset’s economy
Somerset Growth Board calls on local businesses to actively participate...
Sand and Sparkle
Ellen Buswell is the Owner of Sand and Sparkle, a...
New support for Small Business from HMRC
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has launched a new interactive...
Laser and Grain
Annie Gould is the Owner of Laser and Grain, a...
The Royal Countryside Fund is Supporting Rural Communities
The Royal Countryside Fund is launching a new UK-wide Supporting...