More Unlocking Somerset Prosperity Programmes to launch

Released On 14th Mar 2022

Three new CRF programmes aimed at helping Somerset businesses develop and grow will be launching in March and April.

Business Growth Support Programme B

Will provide the opportunity for businesses to apply for fully funded 1-2-1 support for mentoring, bid writing and help with decarbonisation plans.

Impact Lab Innovation Support

The University of Exeter will be delivering a series of events in Somerset (virtual and in-person) to help Business Leaders to explore how Data Science could help with their activities. The courses will be tailored to different audiences and will include sessions on Data Visualisation and Machine Learning. Each session will be delivered by a subject expert either from the University of Exeter itself or from a partner they work closely with. Contact Dr Andrew Dean a.dean@exeter.ac.uk for further information.

Pre-start, Re-start and Start Up Support Package

Are you a pre-start up looking for support to get up and running? Maybe you have already started-up, but need help with the growth and direction of where to take your business? Or perhaps you are re-starting and need guidance? This package of fully funded workshops and 1-2-1 mentoring offers Business Support essential for future growth, such as idea development, business planning and finance, green policy and marketing. Let the experts help you and give you a sure-fire roadmap to success. 

These are all part of a series of business growth support programmes funded by the UK Government Community Recovery Funding (CRF) and the Business Retention scheme and are provided by the five Somerset councils.

Please check this page regularly for updated details Community Renewal Fund 2021 – 2022 (somerset.gov.uk)

All programmes will finish in June.