Social Economy West

A programme for people starting tech or digital based businesses in the West of England

• From: Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade
• Published: 26 October 2026

• Type of support: Expertise and advice
• Business stage: Start-ups (1-2 years trading) and Established
• Industry: Agriculture and food, Business and finance, Construction, Education and Health
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  Hospitality and catering, IT, digital and creative, Life Sciences, Manufacturing, Mining, Real estate and property, Science and technology, Service industries, Transport and distribution, Travel and leisure, Utilities providers, and Wholesale and retail
• Number of employees: 0 to 9 employees, 10 to 249 employees and 250 to 500 employees
• Region: South West

What can you get ?

• 1-2-1 coaching and support
• Demand-led themed workshops
• Expert mentoring from social entrepreneurs
• Opportunity to join peer networks

Who is it for?

To be eligible for support through this programme you must be an established organisation based within the West of England ( Bath & North East Somerset, Bristol or South Gloucestershire) and have filed a minimum of 1 years full accounts. Most importantly your organisation should be committed to developing or expanding income streams.

To the Business West Website