New funding for Stevenage start-ups – up to £2,000 available

The Stevenage Start-Up Grant is now live – offering between £500 and £2,000 in funding for pre-start and early-stage small businesses based in Stevenage. It’s non-repayable and flexible, covering both capital and revenue costs to help you build, grow and create local impact.

This grant is part of a bigger effort from Stevenage Borough Council to support the town’s business community. It’s open to:

• Pre-starts who are nearly ready to register
• Early-stage businesses trading for under 3 years
• Local social enterprises making a difference

Start your application by getting free advice from Wenta.

Before you apply, you’ll need to have had recent support from Wenta or Hertfordshire Growth Hub.

That’s where we come in. Our team can help you shape your business idea, write your business plan and build a solid 2-year cashflow forecast, ready for submission. Applications are online and reviewed by the Council’s grant panel. Grants are discretionary and subject to funding availability. 

Whether you want to:

• strengthen your market position,

• expand into new markets,

• scale up your business, or

• create jobs and grow your team —

this grant can help you make it happen.

Applications close on 16th May 2025.

Apply now and check the full criteria here: https://www.stevenage.gov.uk/business/stevenage-business-start-up-grant 

Let’s help you go from idea to action — and build something brilliant for Stevenage.