Next week, Wolverhampton will host Business Week 2025 for five days dedicated to supporting business growth, innovation, and investment across the city.
🔗 Full event details available here.
🌟 Business Week highlights include:
🔓 Unlocking Public Sector Procurement
📅 Tuesday 23 September | 🕗 8.30am – 11.30am
📍 National Brownfield Institute, Springfield Campus, Grimstone Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JP
Learn how your business can tap into public sector contracts and supply chains. This session will help local businesses understand the procurement process and how to get involved.
🔗 Full event details available here
👩💼 Women Entrepreneurs Masterclass
📅 Wednesday 24 September | 🕓 4.30pm – 6.30pm
📍 Genting Casino, 56–58 Temple St, Wolverhampton WV2 4AQ
Hear from inspirational women in business, explore regional support, and network with fellow entrepreneurs.
👉 Click here to book your place.
📣 Future-Proof Marketing: AI, Video, SEO & Inclusive Design Unpacked
📅 Thursday 25 September | 🕗 8.30am – 12.30pm
📍 National Brownfield Institute, Springfield Campus, Grimstone Street, Wolverhampton, WV10 0JP
Discover how to future-proof your marketing strategy using the latest tools and trends in AI, SEO, video, and inclusive design.
👉 Click here to book your place
 Are you a Wolverhampton-based SME ready to take your business to the next level?
The West Midlands SME Grant Programme is now accepting Expressions of Interest (EoI). This initiative is designed to support local businesses with the purchase of significant capital equipment, helping drive innovation, productivity, and long-term growth.
Key Details:
- 💰 Minimum project spend: £20,000
- 📈 Grant funding: Up to 50% of eligible project costs (paid in arrears)
- 🏢 Eligibility:
- Must be trading for at least 2 years
- Must provide audited accounts for the last 2 years
This is a fantastic opportunity to invest in your business infrastructure and scale up with confidence.
📥 Submit your EoI today and take the first step toward unlocking funding support.
For details of the eligibility criteria and guidance notes, click here.
 Is Innovate UK Business Growth support right for you? Discover the tools & stories that could transform your business.
If you're wondering whether Innovate UK Business Growth support is relevant to your business, now’s the perfect time to explore what’s available.
Innovate UK offers a wide range of support for businesses looking to grow through innovation. From funding advice to strategic guidance, their resources are designed to help you tackle challenges and unlock new opportunities.
🔍 Start here:
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Case studies: See how other businesses have benefited from Innovate UK support.
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Innovation toolbox: Explore Steamhouse’s growing collection of interactive tools to help you innovate and solve problems.
Click here for a full insight into the support available from Innovate UK Business Growth.
To support your growth or any business enquiry you may have our team can conduct a free business diagnostic and connect you quickly to the right support.
If you have any queries relating to business support, growing your business, or some of the challenges you are facing, then please call the council's Business Support helpline on 01902 555572 or complete the online enquiry form
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