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UK Grants and Subsidies in Leicester

Leicester's thriving business community benefits from strong support through the Leicester and Leicestershire Enterprise Partnership (LLEP), which prioritises advanced manufacturing, space technology, and creative industries as key growth sectors for the region. The city's strategic location in the heart of England, combined with its diverse economic base spanning textiles, engineering, and emerging tech sectors, makes it eligible for numerous regional development programmes and innovation grants.

Showing 20 of 31 grants · Last updated: 25 March 2026

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Fully funded (free to eligible businesses)Open

Support for High Street Businesses – Time to Think, Plan and Grow

A fully funded programme for established high street business owners that includ... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreRetailHigh Street

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Free of chargeRolling

1:1 Business Mentoring Programme

The Growth Hub offers free one-to-one business mentoring to help established bus... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Fully funded support including consultancy, training, leadership programmes and funded digital internship wages — no direct cash grant amount specifiedClosing soon

Made Smarter Adoption Programme – East Midlands

Made Smarter is a £3 million programme helping manufacturing SMEs in the East Mi... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreManufacturing

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Varies by programme; Sir Thomas White Loan Charity offers up to £20,000 interest-free loans; Start Up Loans are government-backed personal loans; some support is free and fully fundedRolling

Starting a Business – Support and Resources via BizGateway

BizGateway provides a curated directory of free and funded support for people lo... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Amount variesOpen

Employment Guidance for Employers

This page provides links to free employment guidance resources for UK employers,... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Varies by programme; some fully funded options available (e.g. Futures for Business Levels 1–4), others offer financial incentives for hiring or upskilling staffRolling

Developing Your Workforce – Leicester and Leicestershire Business Support

A directory of training and workforce development support available to businesse... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Amount variesOpen

Recruitment Support for Local Companies – Leicester & Loughborough

This page is a directory of recruitment support resources available to businesse... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Amount variesOpen

Work Experience – Connect with Young People

This page helps businesses in the Leicester and Leicestershire area connect with... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Free advisory and property search service, no direct funding offeredOpen

Property and Investing Support – Leicester and Leicestershire

This is not a grant but a business support resource providing free, impartial ad... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Mostly free support and advice; some financial grants available for construction businesses via CIBTOpen

Skills and Employment Support – Leicester and Leicestershire (BizGateway)

BizGateway offers a range of free and funded support for businesses in Leicester... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll SectorsConstruction

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Free advice and guidance — no direct funding providedOpen

Better Business for All (BBfA)

Better Business for All is a local partnership between businesses and regulators... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Free advice and guidance — no financial grantOpen

Business Regulation Support - Leicester and Leicestershire

Free regulatory advice and guidance for businesses in Leicester and Leicestershi... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Amount variesOpen

BizGateway Funding Options

BizGateway provides access to a range of funding options including grants, loans... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Varies by scheme: from £250 (Melton BID) up to £150,000 (UK Games Fund). Other schemes offer £5,000–£20,000 (Harborough Rural) and up to £18,000 (UnLtd).Rolling

Grants – Biz Gateway Funding Options

Biz Gateway lists a selection of non-repayable grants available to businesses ac... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandHinckley+3 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Ranges from £500 (Start Up Loans, First Enterprise) up to £2 million (Innovate UK Innovation Loans), depending on the specific loan schemeRolling

Business Loans Directory – BizGateway

BizGateway lists a range of repayable loan options for UK businesses, from gover... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Varies by scheme; equity investments up to £2 million (Midlands Engine Investment Fund), early-stage equity up to £750,000 (Proof of Concept Fund), and other funding amounts depending on providerRolling

Alternative Finance – Funding Options for Businesses (Biz Gateway)

This page is a directory of alternative finance options for businesses in the Mi... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+4 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Free support and resources — no financial grant awardedOpen

NatWest Support for SMEs

NatWest offers a range of free support resources for small businesses, including... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Grants between £5,000 and £315,000 depending on project type: up to £50,000 for Rapid Demonstrators, up to £100,000 for VMTs and National Digital Twins, and up to £315,000 for National Lighthouses.Rolling

Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) – Digital Innovation Fund

The Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) offers grant funding to help UK manufact... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreManufacturingDigital Technology+1 more

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Varies by local authority and scheme; some grants and funding availableOpen

Local Authority Business Support – Leicestershire

Local councils across Leicester and Leicestershire offer free advice and support... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandHinckley and Bosworth+5 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

Amount variesOpen

Public Sector Procurement Support for Businesses

This is a guidance and signposting resource for small businesses in Leicester an... Sign in to read more

East MidlandsEnglandLeicester+2 moreAll Sectors

Leicester & Leicestershire Growth Hub

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