Grow London Early Stage is a group of six business support programmes for early stage companies looking to grow in London.
The programmes offer bespoke one-to-one mentorships, masterclasses and the opportunity to go on trade missions, all designed to propel your growth and help you reach your business goals.
Early Stage is funded by the UK government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
Please note, as spaces are limited, you can apply to only one of these programmes.
Early Stage programmes
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Circular Partnerships
In partnership with ReLondon
Circular Partnerships
ReLondon's business transformation team has designed Circular Partnerships, a programme to catalyse partnerships between circular SMEs and public sector organisations with a combination of training, matchmaking services and access to exclusive projects, developing skills, knowledge and connections.
To be eligible for the programme, you must meet these criteria:
- London office.
- Minimum of two employees.
- Trading for more 18 months.
- Turnover or investment minimum of £50k.
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Evo Fashion
In partnership with Fashion District and The Trampery
Evo Fashion
Evo Fashion is a high-impact programme delivered by Fashion District and The Trampery, supporting fashion businesses to improve their sustainability credentials, increase team effectiveness and accelerate growth.
To be eligible for the programme, you must meet these criteria:
- London office.
- Minimum of two employees.
- Trading for more than 18 months.
- Turnover or investment minimum of £50k.
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Global London
In partnership with Newable
Global London
The Global London programme is designed to support London's small businesses, with a focus on underrepresented and underserved founders. The programme helps businesses reach new markets and break into the international arena. It does this through a combination of bespoke 1-2-1 support, exclusive export masterclasses, a trade mission and networking opportunities, allowing you to propel your business growth and make new international partnerships.
To be eligible for the programme, you must meet these criteria:
- London office.
- Minimum of three employees.
- Trading for more 18 months.
- Turnover or investment minimum of £50k.
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Innovate Zero
In partnership with Sustainable Ventures
Innovate Zero
Fuelled by London & Partners and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, Sustainable Ventures brings Innovate Zero, an 18-month programme to 45 venture stage entrepreneurs, scaling their commercial net zero and decarbonisation solutions to create greater impact with a focus on financing, people and market.
To be eligible for the programme, you must meet these criteria:
- London office.
- Minimum of three employees.
- Trading for more than 18 months.
- Turnover or investment minimum of £50k.
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TechBio Boost
In partnership with BIA and KQ Labs
TechBio Boost
TechBio Boost provides support for seed/pre-Series A companies working at the interface of biology and data. This is through mentoring with experts, introductions to pharma companies, investors and community events to strengthen the London techbio ecosystem.
To be eligible for the programme, you must meet these criteria:
- London office.
- Minimum of two employees.
- Trading for more than 18 months.
- Turnover or investment minimum of £50k.
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Grow Music
In partnership with BPI Innovation, Abbey Road Red, Angel Investing School, ADK, Measure of Music and UK Black Tech
Grow Music
Positioning London as a nexus of music technology, innovation and growth, the Grow Music programme brings together the music industry and best-in-class innovation leaders. These include partners British Phonographic Industry (BPI), Anthony David King, Abbey Road Red, Angel Investing School, UK Black Tech, Measure of Music and London & Partners, launching a B2B platform for London-based SMEs wanting to grow, develop and break new ground in music.
To be eligible for the programme, you must meet these criteria:
- London office
- Minimum of two employees.
- Trading for more than 18 months.
- Turnover or investment minimum of £50k.
Success stories
Discover how companies boosted their goals with the Grow London Early Stage programmes.
