Grow London is part of London & Partners, the growth agency for London.
Our mission is to create economic growth that is resilient, sustainable and inclusive.
Our areas of work
Discover how Grow London promotes the UK capital as a destination for international companies in high-growth sectors, from help with setting up to our range of programmes, including corporate innovation, helping early stage startups and London-based scaleups expand internationally.
Grow London Global
A free, 12-month programme for companies that want to expand to international markets. Companies get hands-on experience through international trade missions, workshops, events and networking opportunities all tailored to their needs by a dedicated account manager.
Take a look at the programme's latest cohort and previous trade missions.
Grow London: helping international businesses set up in London
Our sector specialist teams unlock the UK capital for international companies looking to set up in the city through free guidance and providing opportunities to connect with the local business community.
Find more information about the sectors we support.
Grow London also promotes London via online campaigns, trade missions and international events as a place for global companies in high-growth sectors to expand to and take advantage of the city’s strengths for business.
Some of the campaigns we’ve launched over the past years to promote London’s thriving business ecosystem include:
- Future of Shopping: Highlighting trends and London’s strengths for ecommerce businesses.
- London for Tech: Promoting London as a leading destination for global tech companies.
- London for Sustainability: Showcasing the opportunities London offers for sustainability-focused companies.
- Lights, camera, London!: Taking a deep dive into London's thriving film and creative sector.
Grow London Innovation Fellowship
The Innovation Fellowship is a programme aimed at senior executives from global corporates focusing on developing their innovation strategies. It creates communities including the programme’s alumni and opportunities to develop innovation best practices, collaboration and knowledge exchange. The programme is delivered in collaboration with the Royal College of Art.
Find out more about the Fellows in our network.
Grow London Community
The Grow London Community’s offering of curated events helps scaleups connect with investors, corporates and peers to support their growth goals. Companies can also identify and build inclusive talent strategies through Grow London Talent.
Grow London Partners
Our corporate partners across the city play a crucial role in our work by supporting companies that invest in London and alumni from Grow London programmes.
Grow London Early Stage
Grow London Early Stage is our business support programme for early stage growth companies active in high-growth sectors that support sustainable and inclusive growth in London. The programme is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Grow Summit
Grow Summit is our annual event that brings together our global innovation ecosystem of leading entrepreneurs, advisors and investors. The aim of the event is to address business growth challenges, fuel collaboration and unlock new connections and opportunities.
The Summit is held over three days at stunning locations in London. The first two days are for the overnight Retreat, where founders have the opportunity to grow, connect and recharge. The third day is Future Horizons, where we focus on the future of technology and its impact on businesses and cities.
Grow London Local
Grow London Local is the one place for London's small businesses to find free access to all the support needed to help start and grow their businesses.
