Regional Grants

Business Grants Available in Wales

Wales provides comprehensive business funding through Business Wales, the Development Bank of Wales, and various Welsh Government schemes. From Cardiff to Wrexham, Welsh businesses can access grants for growth, innovation, and job creation.

210grants available
From councils, growth hubs & national bodies

Business Wales Support

Business Wales is the Welsh Government's flagship business support service. They offer free advice, workshops, and can connect you with appropriate funding schemes. Their expert advisors help businesses across all sectors access the right support.

Development Bank of Wales

The Development Bank of Wales provides loans and some grant funding to Welsh businesses. They focus on filling funding gaps where traditional lenders may not provide support, particularly for growing SMEs and startups.

Welsh Government Programmes

The Welsh Government runs various grant schemes targeting specific sectors and objectives. These include support for manufacturing, tourism, food production, and the foundational economy. Regional programmes also exist for areas like the Valleys and rural Wales.

Wales Business Grants

210 grants found

upcoming
Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC)

Pre-announcement: Doctoral focal award plus: innovating in data-driven research

A grant opportunity to commission one doctoral focal award plus to develop a cadre of social scientists across career stages with the skills needed to use data-driven research approaches in innovative ways, delivering both doctoral training and targeted training and capacity-building activities.

Up to £5,750,000UK WideRolling
Education & SkillsGrants & Funding
rolling
ESA

ESA Business Incubation Centre United Kingdom

Support and funding to commercialise space technology for UK‑registered companies, including new or existing companies less than 5 years old with a demonstrable space connection.

VariesUK WideRolling
Space & SatelliteGrants & Funding
open
South Bank Innovation and Hi3 Network

Hi3 Network Research Collaborations

A fully-funded business support and research programme providing small and medium enterprises with access to experimental studio spaces, co-working spaces, and academic collaboration to develop new products, services, and processes in moving-image, screen-based, and creative technologies.

Fully funded supportUK WideRolling
Creative & HeritageGrants & Funding
rolling
on the Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme website

Gigabit Broadband Voucher Scheme (GBVS) - UK

Grant contribution to pay towards upgrading business broadband to a high-speed capable connection.

VariesUK WideRolling
All SectorsGrants & Funding
unknown

Enterprising Ashfield

Advice and guidance for people starting or growing a business.

VariesUK WideRolling
Business Support
rolling
King's Trust

Enterprise programme for young people - UK

The King's Trust helps young people aged 18 to 30 years who want to set up their own business in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.

VariesUK WideRolling
All SectorsStartup Support
unknown

DRIVE35 Funding Programme

Capital and R&D funding for the UK automotive industry in the design, development and manufacturing of zero-emission vehicles and their supply chain.

VariesUK WideRolling
Transport & AutomotiveInnovation & R&D
unknown

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Strategic Programme

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK's competitive positions in civil aerospace.

VariesUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
unknown

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) SME Programme

Offers funding for civil aerospace research and technology development in the UK.

VariesUK WideRolling
Defence & AerospaceInnovation & R&D
rolling
on the apply for ATI programme funding page

Aerospace Technology Institute (ATI) Non-CO2 Programme

Funding for research and technology development to maintain and grow the UK’s competitive positions in civil aerospace.

VariesUK WideRolling
ManufacturingGrants & Funding
unknown

Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) - UK

Advice on good practice in employment and employment relations.

VariesUK WideRolling
Professional ServicesBusiness Support
rolling
Construction Industry Training Board (CITB)

CITB - Qualification grants

Grants provided by CITB to support the achievement of construction-related qualifications. This includes short qualifications (less than 1 year), long qualifications (more than 1 year), Specialist Applied-skills Programmes (SAP), and the Advanced Craft Certificate in Scotland.

Between £600 and £1,500 (Depending on qualification level and duration)UK WideRolling
Construction & PropertyGrants & Funding

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about business grants in Wales