Start up programme

The Start up programme gives you access to the specialist knowledge and expertise required to raise start up finance.

The Start up programme helps you:-

• develop your idea
• pilot it with real customers
• develop your business plan
• gives you free legal advice
• gives you a free financial review
• free advice from a range of industry experts
• gives you direct access to funding sources

Debt or Equity? Not sure what kind of finance you are looking for? - read our top tips on raising finance.

The Access to Finance programme has given me the advice and contacts required to grow and expand my business" Steven Dean - UK Smart Net

To be considered for this programme you will need to be:-

• Based in the South East
• Tech or Media focused
• Pre revenue or early stage
• Looking to raise up to £50,000

Entry and Fees

No fees are charged to be on this programme (although some funds or angel networks may charge you directly).

Please note entry is limited and by invitation only.

Both programmes work on a rolling basis. If you would like to be considered for either programme, please complete the contact form and attach your executive summary or business outline. This form will be sent to Nick Underhill who will contact you shortly.

For general business planning advice see Business Planning.

This project is being supported by Business Link for Sussex and is being sponsored by our banking partner HSBC and our legal partner Lewis Silkin