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Programmes to help your business start and grow

The Business Lincolnshire Growth Hub provides support for businesses in Greater Lincolnshire who are looking to access business experts, mentors, support and guidance, and financial support.

The Business Lincolnshire team are passionate about helping your business to reach its full potential. We provide impartial advice to ensure that we signpost you to the right support for your business, whether delivered by ourselves or a third party. Our support includes generalist advice, specialist advice, specialist programmes, business events and website content all designed to help your business thrive.

Our Growth Hub hosts a number of skilled and experienced business advisers, we also have a number of specialists who can work with businesses to address their specific needs and requirements. All of our advisors are experienced in running a business and working in different industries and sectors.

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One-to-One Support for AI Adoption

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape the business landscape, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are increasingly looking to harness its power to boost productivity, enhance efficiency and drive growth. Business Lincolnshire offers one-to-one support designed to provide tailored guidance and expertise to help small businesses navigate the complexities of AI adoption.

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Start Up Academy

Providing tailored advice and practical training to individuals exploring self-employment, as well as supporting early-stage businesses to build strong foundations and grow with confidence.

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Social Economy Academy

The Academy offers a range of training and development activities for organisations and entrepreneurs with a clear social or environmental mission.

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Start Up Grant

Are you a new business in Greater Lincolnshire? The Business Lincolnshire Start-Up Grant offers £500 to help you get started and grow.

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An Introduction to the Travel Trade for Visitor Economy Businesses

Jargon-free webinars for visitor experiences, hospitality, food & drink, guides, and transport providers, packed with practical tips to attract UK and international visitors with confidence.

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Business Growth Grant

If your business has been trading for over 12 months, you could be eligible for a £1,000 grant to support growth, productivity, and innovation.

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Next Level Scale Up Programme

Lead a high-growth business in Greater Lincolnshire? Elevate your leadership with the fully funded Next Level Leadership and Management programme - gain cutting-edge training, practical tools, and join an elite network of business leaders.

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Manufacturing Support Programme

Offers expert training, tailored business coaching, and consultancy analysis to help manufacturers improve efficiency, drive growth, and stay competitive.

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Export Peer Networks

Looking to grow internationally? Join our fully funded International Trade Peer-to-Peer Network - designed to strengthen your export strategy and support your business through domestic downturns.

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Low Carbon Lincolnshire

A programme of fully funded, bespoke workshops and supporting materials for businesses looking for Resource Efficiencies including Energy Management and Sustainable Supply Chains, Decarbonisation and Net Zero.

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AI Adoption Accelerator

Offering hands-on training, expert advice, and ongoing support to help businesses understand, explore, and confidently adopt AI technologies - unlocking new efficiencies, innovations, and competitive advantages.

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Lincolnshire Farm Support Programme

Supporting farm businesses to build resilience, achieve sustainable growth, and plan confidently for the future through expert advice, tailored training, and strategic guidance