Business Start Up Service

Our dedicated Business Start Up Service helps aspiring entrepreneurs turn their ideas into reality.

Through one to one mentoring and practical workshops, we provide the confidence, knowledge, and skills needed to plan and launch a successful business in Telford and Wrekin.

Please note: All start-up grant funding has now been allocated. If further funding becomes available, a waiting list will be created.
 

> Borough residents aged 16+
> Not currently trading

Thrive Telford has been made possible thanks to the UK Shared Prosperity Fund (UKSPF). For more information, visit the UKSPF prospectus here.

*The UK Shared Prosperity Fund is a central pillar of the UK government’s Levelling Up agenda and provides £2.6 billion of funding for local investment by March 2025. 
The Fund aims to improve pride in place and increase life chances across the UK by investing in communities, supporting local businesses and people and creating new skills.